Comment

Representation ID: 22256

Received: 16/03/2020

Respondent: Carter Jonas LLP

Number of people: 2

The standard method is used in emerging GNLP to determine the minimum number of houses needed during the plan period. Section Id.2a of the Planning Practice Guidance explains how housing and economic needs assessments should be undertaken, including how to calculate local housing needs using the standard method. Firstly, Paragraph 010 identifies the circumstances where increases to housing need might be appropriate, including where there is a growth strategy, strategic infrastructure improvements are proposed, and to meet unmet needs from a neighbouring area. The consultation document for emerging GNLP refers to employment growth and infrastructure. It is Page 3 of 10 requested that the draft version of GNLP includes confirmation that the circumstances identified in Paragraph 010 of Id.2a have been taken into account for the housing requirement. Secondly, Paragraph 024 of Id.2a explains how the need for affordable housing is calculated, and it is suggested that the overall housing target should be increased where it could help deliver the required number of affordable homes. It is not clear whether the housing requirement for emerging GNLP has considered an uplift to meet affordable housing needs. It is requested that the draft version of GNLP includes confirmation that an uplift to the housing requirement to meet affordable housing needs has been considered and assessed.