Publication Draft

Object

Representation ID: 1381

Received: 18/08/2009

Respondent: Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

Agent: DNS Planning and Design Consultants

We object to the preferred option of 50% affordable housing which is this completely contrary to the current economic climate. The proposal to include the affordability requirement for schemes in excess of 10 dwelling units to 50% requirement will dissuade developers from developing sites. Consequently, this will lead to a housing completions shortfall and Warwick will not be able to meet its housing targets set out in the West Midlands RSS.

Support

Representation ID: 1382

Received: 18/08/2009

Respondent: Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

Agent: DNS Planning and Design Consultants

The approach to density of housing is generally supported, however, at this time it is not entirely clear what is being proposed. The approach is slightly vague and simply states that the preferred option would allow some flexibility by adopting a policy with a range of densities across the plan area. At this time it is unclear what this means or what this will materialize as.

Support

Representation ID: 1383

Received: 18/08/2009

Respondent: Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

Agent: DNS Planning and Design Consultants

There should be greater levels of housing growth in the district than proposed in the Preferred Options.

The Council has identified a target of 10,800 homes within the plan period. This was originally 11, 300 by the GOWM but was reduced by 500. We argue the figure should be 11,300 as originally proposed by regional government.

The Council include 1, 125 homes with p/p which may or may not be built. We argue a slippage figures of 10% will not come forward because of the recession.

The Council have included a 2,100 windfall allowance but where is the evidence these are available and achievable? They may not all be so (estimated 20%)

Support

Representation ID: 1384

Received: 18/08/2009

Respondent: Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

Agent: DNS Planning and Design Consultants

General support for this preferred option

Object

Representation ID: 1385

Received: 18/08/2009

Respondent: Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

Agent: DNS Planning and Design Consultants

This approach is strongly opposed. The government's proposed Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) approach should not be adopted by the Council's Preferred Option. The CIL is an unfair method which puts a serious financial drain on the development. As a consequence, sites will simply not come forward and Warwick will be faced with a housing shortage again.

Support

Representation ID: 1386

Received: 18/08/2009

Respondent: Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

Agent: DNS Planning and Design Consultants

Support

Support

Representation ID: 1387

Received: 18/08/2009

Respondent: Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

Agent: DNS Planning and Design Consultants

Support

Support

Representation ID: 1388

Received: 18/08/2009

Respondent: Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

Agent: DNS Planning and Design Consultants

Support

Support

Representation ID: 1389

Received: 18/08/2009

Respondent: Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

Agent: DNS Planning and Design Consultants

Support

Support

Representation ID: 1390

Received: 18/08/2009

Respondent: Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

Agent: DNS Planning and Design Consultants

Support