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Draft Greater Norwich Local Plan – Part 1 The Strategy

Representation ID: 20976

Received: 14/03/2020

Respondent: Mr Andrew Cawdron

Representation Summary:

Please ensure Officers, Committees and Councils stick with Policies and affordable housing numbers and do not adopt the principle of something is better than nothing. Mix, types, sizes and adaptable needs are an essential requirement. What is the definition of "major" which requires 20 % to be adaptable. It should be universal. "Future proofing" housing. Space standards. Having only 75% leaves 1 in 4 either above or below nationally described standards. 100% requirement is therefore essential. Also of note is that evidence about type and mix etc will be revisited in 2020. This is now !

Full text:

Please ensure Officers, Committees and Councils stick with Policies and affordable housing numbers and do not adopt the principle of something is better than nothing. Mix, types, sizes and adaptable needs are an essential requirement. What is the definition of "major" which requires 20 % to be adaptable. It should be universal. "Future proofing" housing. Space standards. Having only 75% leaves 1 in 4 either above or below nationally described standards. 100% requirement is therefore essential. Also of note is that evidence about type and mix etc will be revisited in 2020. This is now !