Comment

Draft Greater Norwich Local Plan – Part 1 The Strategy

Representation ID: 21188

Received: 16/03/2020

Respondent: Hopkins Homes, Persimmon Homes and Taylor Wimpey

Agent: Bidwells

Representation Summary:

Flexibility should be provided within the Policy to deviate from the stated percentages, should unforeseen circumstances arise that threaten the viability of a site, or where there are changes in the most up-to-date evidence of need. In this regard, the Policy should delete reference to the words ‘at least’ as affordable housing requirements should not be expressed as minimums.

Full text:

Flexibility should be provided within the Policy to deviate from the stated percentages, should unforeseen circumstances arise that threaten the viability of a site, or where there are changes in the most up-to-date evidence of need. In this regard, the Policy should delete reference to the words ‘at least’ as affordable housing requirements should not be expressed as minimums.