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Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
53. Are there any other development options that the Council should consider as part of its Local Plan?
Representation ID: 26091
Received: 23/07/2024
Respondent: Catesby Estates
Please see our full representations and response to Q51
Please see our full representations and response to Q51
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Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
51. What are your views on the Council's preferred spatial development options?
Representation ID: 26092
Received: 23/07/2024
Respondent: Catesby Estates
We are supportive of the proposed strategy which seeks to prioritise growth within the most sustainable locations and recognises small scale growth to Battle and the surrounding settlements including Sedlescombe.
Sedlescombe has been identified in the Settlement Study (April 2024) as scoring 4 out of 5 for essential services and being a sustainable village with potential for some growth. Consequently, opportunities must be taken to investigate all possible sites which could deliver homes which should include land north of Brede Lane, Sedlescombe.
We are supportive of the proposed strategy which seeks to prioritise growth within the most sustainable locations and recognises small scale growth to Battle and the surrounding settlements including Sedlescombe.
Sedlescombe has been identified in the Settlement Study (April 2024) as scoring 4 out of 5 for essential services and being a sustainable village with potential for some growth. Consequently, opportunities must be taken to investigate all possible sites which could deliver homes which should include land north of Brede Lane, Sedlescombe.
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Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
44. Specifically, what are your views on prioritising solar orientation and form factor when designing new developments?
Representation ID: 26093
Received: 23/07/2024
Respondent: Catesby Estates
We do not object to both solar orientation and form factor being considered as part of proposals, however we do object to these factors being prioritised. This fails to consider the individual site, its topography, character or landscape setting. Small sites within more sensitive locations may have more limited opportunities to meet this policy. Meeting this policy could conflict with other policies within the Local Plan such as the conservation and enhancement of the National Landscape.
We do not object to both solar orientation and form factor being considered as part of proposals, however we do object to these factors being prioritised. This fails to consider the individual site, its topography, character or landscape setting. Small sites within more sensitive locations may have more limited opportunities to meet this policy. Meeting this policy could conflict with other policies within the Local Plan such as the conservation and enhancement of the National Landscape.
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Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
35. Specifically, what are your views on the requirements set regarding public transport, such as the 400m walking distance proximity requirement?
Representation ID: 26095
Received: 23/07/2024
Respondent: Catesby Estates
Please see our full representations and response to Q33
Please see our full representations and response to Q33
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Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
33. What are your views on the Council's proposed policy on walking, wheeling, cycling and public transport (outside the site)?
Representation ID: 26096
Received: 23/07/2024
Respondent: Catesby Estates
The policy refers to ‘all major development’ however it is not clearly defined what this means. The degree by which new developments should be able to access services and public transport by foot or cycle needs to proportionate to both the size of the settlement and the scale of the proposals. The space to provide 2m footpaths can be more challenging on more minor roads which serve the District's villages and rural settlements, the policy should therefore allow some flexibility to consider individual circumstances. To apply a prescriptive policy to all sites could disproportionately impact smaller sites within the villages.
The policy refers to ‘all major development’ however it is not clearly defined what this means. The degree by which new developments should be able to access services and public transport by foot or cycle needs to proportionate to both the size of the settlement and the scale of the proposals. The space to provide 2m footpaths can be more challenging on more minor roads which serve the District's villages and rural settlements, the policy should therefore allow some flexibility to consider individual circumstances. To apply a prescriptive policy to all sites could disproportionately impact smaller sites within the villages.
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Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
34. Are there any alternatives or additional points the Council should be considering?
Representation ID: 26097
Received: 23/07/2024
Respondent: Catesby Estates
Please refer to our full representations and response to Q33
Please refer to our full representations and response to Q33
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Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
32. Specifically, what are your views on the proposed mix of local amenities and the requirement, within certain area types, for new development to be located within an 800m walk of these amenities?
Representation ID: 26098
Received: 23/07/2024
Respondent: Catesby Estates
Please refer to our full representations and response to Q30
Please refer to our full representations and response to Q30
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Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
31. Are there any alternatives or additional points the Council should be considering?
Representation ID: 26099
Received: 23/07/2024
Respondent: Catesby Estates
Please refer to our full representations and response to Q30
Please refer to our full representations and response to Q30
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Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
30. What are your views on the Council's proposed policy on facilities and services?
Representation ID: 26101
Received: 23/07/2024
Respondent: Catesby Estates
Whilst we agree that the draft Local Plan should seek for new development to be well serviced, flexibility must be provided so as not to preclude sustainable developments which do not meet the stringent test set out at policy LWL2. This is particularly important in the context of the current acute housing need in Rother.
We consider that the principles of local living should be embedded more broadly in the Local Plan, to reflect a longer-term aspiration and healthy and sustainable living, rather than being imposed as a restrictive policy requirement.
Whilst we agree that the draft Local Plan should seek for new development to be well serviced, flexibility must be provided so as not to preclude sustainable developments which do not meet the stringent test set out at policy LWL2. This is particularly important in the context of the current acute housing need in Rother.
We consider that the principles of local living should be embedded more broadly in the Local Plan, to reflect a longer-term aspiration and healthy and sustainable living, rather than being imposed as a restrictive policy requirement.
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Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
What are your views on the Council's proposed policy for the High Weald National Landscape?
Representation ID: 26102
Received: 23/07/2024
Respondent: Catesby Estates
Whilst we recognise the importance of the National Landscape and the protection given to it, 83% of the district is located within the High Weald National Landscape, therefore it should be recognised that in order to meet the Council’s housing need, there will need for development to be located within these areas.
Whilst we recognise the importance of the National Landscape and the protection given to it, 83% of the district is located within the High Weald National Landscape, therefore it should be recognised that in order to meet the Council’s housing need, there will need for development to be located within these areas.
