Comment
Draft Greater Norwich Local Plan – Part 1 The Strategy
Representation ID: 21213
Received: 16/03/2020
Respondent: Kier Living Eastern Ltd
Agent: Bidwells
In accordance with PPG requirements, space standards should only be introduced where there is robust evidence to demonstrate that they are required. The evidence referenced within the draft Plan indicates that, in fact, 75% of homes in Greater Norwich were delivered to the necessary standards between 2016-2018, which calls into question the need for a policy requiring strict adherence. Notwithstanding the above, the policy should include flexibility in its wording to allow delivery of homes that are below the space standards, where they are well-designed and meet specific needs.
In accordance with PPG requirements, space standards should only be introduced where there is robust evidence to demonstrate that they are required. The evidence referenced within the draft Plan indicates that, in fact, 75% of homes in Greater Norwich were delivered to the necessary standards between 2016-2018, which calls into question the need for a policy requiring strict adherence. Notwithstanding the above, the policy should include flexibility in its wording to allow delivery of homes that are below the space standards, where they are well-designed and meet specific needs.