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Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Sir Jeremy Wright MP

The consultation does not align employment growth with housing provision, resulting in settlements that will function as commuter estates rather than self-sustaining communities. SG15, as a Strategic Growth Location, along with several proposed new settlements, lacks proximity to major employment hubs. There is a lack of evidence that residents will find sufficient local jobs, meaning large-scale commuting will be unavoidable. The assumption that business hubs will emerge to support these settlements is unsupported by market evidence. The consultation lacks at present a credible employment growth strategy. There is an absence of a clear policy framework incentivising employers to locate in these areas, creating a significant risk that these settlements will add pressure to transport networks rather than creating balanced communities.