As set out in our answer to question 9, Glavenhill Ltd consider that the timing and process for identifying the need for contingency site/s to be brought forward should be clearly set out within the plan.

Glavenhill Ltd consider that five year land supply should be calculated across the three Districts with figures provided for the newly identified Strategic Growth Area and the rural area beyond this in order to help monitor and ensure that the majority of housing delivery takes place within the Strategic Growth Area.

The NPPF states at paragraph 33 that plans should be “reviewed to assess whether they need updating at least once every five years” and goes on to state that reviews “should be completed no later than five years after the adoption date of that plan”. As such the Council’s policy to review the plan 5 years after adoption is not consistent with national policy. The review must be completed prior to the plan being five years old to allow for the prompt updating of the plan if necessary. The policy wording should be amended accordingly.