Object

Representation ID: 56815

Received: 29/07/2013

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd

Agent: Barton Willmore

Duty to co-operate: The Localism Act and Paragraphs 17, 157 and 178 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) require neighbouring authorities to work in a joint manner and co-operate in order to address planning issues which cross administrative boundaries or on matters that are larger than local issues. Under Paragraph 181 LA's are required to demonstrate evidence of having co-operated effectively when their local plans are submitted for examination.

Working closely with the other authorities (Coventry, Warwick, Nuneaton & Bedworth and Rugby) on SHMA but the Council will have to demonstrate co-operation within the wider context of neighbouring authorities, including Solihull and Stratford upon Avon Councils.

Following the revocation of West Midlands RSS (WMRSS), there has been a significant drop in the total level of housing provision being promoted by local authorities across the West Midlands.

Research by the HBF shows that in total all the adopted and emerging plans for the WM will only provide for 17,085 homes per year compared to the previous target of 19,795.

Currently a high-level of uncertainty in neighbouring authorities over the level of housing provision required to meet objectively assessed needs for both market and affordable housing as set out in the NPPF.

Strategic pressures do still exist. If any neighbouring authorities are not adequately meeting their own assessed housing needs then it is anticipated that these housing pressures could impinge upon Warwick DC. Request that any SHMA publication and associated amendments to the development strategy are consulted upon in full to enable a suitably robust consultation strategy and record of engagement with neighbouring authorities.