Object
Proposed Modifications January 2016
Representation ID: 68144
Received: 02/04/2016
Respondent: Mr Peter Hayes
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
The Council has not shown that the Modification meets the 'Exceptional Circumstances' test.
The proposal is to support Coventry's housing needs. However, the site is 8+ miles from Coventry, there is no evidence that people who want to live/work in Coventry would want to live at such distance, and such development would result in even greater congestion on the A452.
There are alternative sites closer to Coventry capable of meeting those needs without the problems inherent in this proposal. Indeed, the Council, in its discussions with Coventry City Council, is aware of suitable sites adjoining Coventry more suitable for development.
The Council has not shown that the Modification meets the 'Exceptional Circumstances' test.
The proposal is to support Coventry's housing needs. However, the site is 8+ miles from Coventry, there is no evidence that people who want to live/work in Coventry would want to live at such distance, and such development would result in even greater congestion on the A452.
There are alternative sites closer to Coventry capable of meeting those needs without the problems inherent in this proposal. Indeed, the Council, in its discussions with Coventry City Council, is aware of suitable sites adjoining Coventry more suitable for development.