Object
Publication Draft
Representation ID: 64518
Received: 26/05/2014
Respondent: Mr Richard Thwaites
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
The Local Plan fails 2 of the 4 tests of soundness.
Justified. The plan should be the most appropriate strategy when considered against reasonable alternatives, based on proportionate evidence.
In Hampton Magna, the preferred option is not the most appropriate, other alternatives are more compliant with NPPF policy and guidelines and the evidence base used was flawed.
Consistent with national policy
NPPF enables local people to be empowered to shape their surroundings, yet Hampton Magna residents objections have been ignored or overruled. Possible use of brownfield land within Hampton Magna has been ignored.
The Local Plan fails 2 of the 4 tests of soundness.
Justified. The plan should be the most appropriate strategy when considered against reasonable alternatives, based on proportionate evidence.
In Hampton Magna, the preferred option is not the most appropriate, other alternatives are more compliant with NPPF policy and guidelines and the evidence base used was flawed.
Consistent with national policy
NPPF enables local people to be empowered to shape their surroundings, yet Hampton Magna residents objections have been ignored or overruled. Possible use of brownfield land within Hampton Magna has been ignored.