Object
Publication Draft
Representation ID: 65736
Received: 26/06/2014
Respondent: Mr Dean Epton
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Initial consultation on level of growth resulted in majority of respondents favouring low growth option (about 5,500 dwgs), eventual plan proposes 12,900. Number speculative and based on poor quality evidence and data
15 year plan review could be revised upwards if necessary.
Recently published ONS population projection shows 29% reduction on previous estimate. Illustrates difficultly in prediction and need for caution in using data in planning decisions. Process of development not reversible.
Given pressure from developers to develop green field sites in hgih value areas for maximum profit and given negative impact of overdevelopment, safer to plan for lower number
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