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The revised locally derivded housing target of between 3,700 to 4,100 dwellings is supported for the period 2011-2028. This is because Figure 2.7 of the 2010 DTZ SHMA Update Report indicates projected household formation of 3,918 additional households between 2011 and 2026, which broadly matches the housing provsion figure.

However, it is essential, if this need is to be met, that the headline figure of 3,700 to 4,100 dwellings is delivered, irrespective of whther the Bexhill/Hastings link road receives funding.

If the road does not recieive funding then the Council should re-allocate the housing assoicated with the link road elsewhere in the District - i.e. possibly to the west of Bexhill and by making better use of the potential of the Rural Servcie Centres - including Robertsbridge whose potential is currently not being fully utilised.

* With or without the link road, the house building target will not meet housing need. The Core Strategy will not be in conformity with the Regional Plan, nor reflect key evidence that supported the Plan.

* Para 7.22 states that the South East Plan target is no longer sustainable - two reasons cited for this are the Link Road delay and the downturn. Instead of 'sustainable', 'feasible' may be a more appropriate description. If the Link Road is not built then the South East Plan target would in all likelihood be unsustainable but a decision on funding the road is awaited. Whilst the Council says the downturn raises doubts as to whether the South East Plan target for the District can be met, the Plan horizon is to 2028. There is a risk therefore that the Council is taking too short term a view.

* House building levels are presented as a range. In para. 8.55 it is explained this provides flexibility, it allows site specific circumstances to be reflected and it acknowledges general uncertainties regarding future growth. There are other ways of dealing with such factors without having to resort to presenting a range of provision eg. in allowing for an overall contingency provision.

* With or without the Link Road, the house building target will not meet housing need. The Core Strategy will not be in conformity with the Regional Plan, nor reflect key evidence that supported the Plan.

* Para 7.22 states that the South East Plan target is no longer sustainable - two reasons cited for this are the Link Road delay and the downturn. Instead of 'sustainable', 'feasible' may be a more appropriate description. If the Link Road is not built then the South East Plan target would in all likelihood be unsustainable but a decision on funding the road is awaited. Whilst the Council says the downturn raises doubts as to whether the South East Plan target for the District can be met, the Plan horizon is to 2028. There is a risk therefore that the Council is taking too short term a view.

* House building levels are presented as a range. In para. 8.55 it is explained this provides flexibility, it allows site specific circumstances to be reflected and it acknowledges general uncertainties regarding future growth. There are other ways of dealing with such factors without having to resort to presenting a range of provision eg. in allowing for an overall contingency provision.

* With or without the link road, the house building target will not meet housing need. The Core Strategy will not be in conformity with the Regional Plan, nor reflect key evidence that supported the Plan.

* Para 7.22 states that the South East Plan target is no longer sustainable - two reasons cited for this are the Link Road delay and the downturn. Instead of 'sustainable', 'feasible' may be a more appropriate description. If the Link Road is not built then the South East Plan target would in all likelihood be unsustainable but a decision on funding the road is awaited. Whilst the Council says the downturn raises doubts as to whether the South East Plan target for the District can be met, the Plan horizon is to 2028. There is a risk therefore that the Council is taking too short term a view.

* House building levels are presented as a range. In para. 8.55 it is explained this provides flexibility, it allows site specific circumstances to be reflected and it acknowledges general uncertainties regarding future growth. There are other ways of dealing with such factors without having to resort to presenting a range of provision eg. in allowing for an overall contingency provision.

* With or without the Link Road, the house building target will not meet housing need. The Core Strategy will not be in conformity with the Regional Plan, nor reflect key evidence that supported the Plan.

* Para 7.22 states that the South East Plan target is no longer sustainable - two reasons cited for this are the Link Road delay and the downturn. Instead of 'sustainable', 'feasible' may be a more appropriate description. If the Link Road is not built then the South East Plan target would in all likelihood be unsustainable but a decision on funding the road is awaited. Whilst the Council says the downturn raises doubts as to whether the South East Plan target for the District can be met, the Plan horizon is to 2028. There is a risk therefore that the Council is taking too short term a view.

* House building levels are presented as a range. In para. 8.55 it is explained this provides flexibility, it allows site specific circumstances to be reflected and it acknowledges general uncertainties regarding future growth. There are other ways of dealing with such factors without having to resort to presenting a range of provision eg. in allowing for an overall contingency provision.

* With or without the link road, the house building target will not meet housing need. The Core Strategy will not be in conformity with the Regional Plan, nor reflect key evidence that supported the Plan.

* Para 7.22 states that the South East Plan target is no longer sustainable - two reasons cited for this are the Link Road delay and the downturn. Instead of 'sustainable', 'feasible' may be a more appropriate description. If the Link Road is not built then the South East Plan target would in all likelihood be unsustainable but a decision on funding the road is awaited. Whilst the Council says the downturn raises doubts as to whether the South East Plan target for the District can be met, the Plan horizon is to 2028. There is a risk therefore that the Council is taking too short term a view.

* House building levels are presented as a range. In para. 8.55 it is explained this provides flexibility, it allows site specific circumstances to be reflected and it acknowledges general uncertainties regarding future growth. There are other ways of dealing with such factors without having to resort to presenting a range of provision eg. in allowing for an overall contingency provision.

* With or without the link road, the house building target will not meet housing need. The Core Strategy will not be in conformity with the Regional Plan, nor reflect key evidence that supported the Plan.

* Para 7.22 states that the South East Plan target is no longer sustainable - two reasons cited for this are the Link Road delay and the downturn. Instead of 'sustainable', 'feasible' may be a more appropriate description. If the Link Road is not built then the South East Plan target would in all likelihood be unsustainable but a decision on funding the road is awaited. Whilst the Council says the downturn raises doubts as to whether the South East Plan target for the District can be met, the Plan horizon is to 2028. There is a risk therefore that the Council is taking too short term a view.

* House building levels are presented as a range. In para. 8.55 it is explained this provides flexibility, it allows site specific circumstances to be reflected and it acknowledges general uncertainties regarding future growth. There are other ways of dealing with such factors without having to resort to presenting a range of provision eg. in allowing for an overall contingency provision.

The housing target should be 5600.For housing, the CS is precautionary and therefore does not provide a bold vision which the later SAD document can capitalise upon to help drive regeneration. This is even more important given the affordability issues affecting the district which will only increase if the supply of housing is restricted.