Issues? For the purposes of the JLP, settlement boundaries have been re-drawn on the basis of the current built-form and a number of additional principles addressing issues such as using physical boundaries, treatment of employment land, playing fields, churches etc. However, the new boundaries have also been drawn to include [planning] sites and current planning permissions granted before 31 March ‘allocated 2017’. There is no requirement that development has started or is due to start on such sites. Suggested response to question 75: No. Further thought needs to be given to planning consents that have been granted but not yet delivered. Extensions to a settlement boundary are inappropriate if existing permissions have not been delivered. Suggested response to question 76: Not that we are currently aware of. Suggested response to question 77: No. A determination of settlement on the basis purely of numbers is The setting and historical purpose of any collection of houses is important; for example, a collection of farm workers cottages located in the countryside should not necessarily establish a basis for a larger settlement. The existence of is also important. ‘community’ Potential Land for Development Consultation question 78: Do you consider the sites identified to be appropriate for allocation or inclusion within the settlement boundary? (please explain why and quote the settlement and site reference numbers) Consultation question 79: Are there any other sites / areas which would be appropriate for allocation? (If yes, please provide further information and complete a site submission form.) Overview The JLP will identify and allocate land sufficient to meet the Districts’ development needs and requirements. The location of the allocations will depend on the ‘spatial distribution’ (i.e. whether they make sense given the size and location of communities and access to services in the Districts) and the suitability and
Issues? For the purposes of the JLP, settlement boundaries have been re-drawn on the basis of the current built-form and a number of additional principles addressing issues such as using physical boundaries, treatment of employment land, playing fields, churches etc. However, the new boundaries have also been drawn to include ‘allocated [planning] sites and current planning permissions granted before 31 March 2017’. There is no requirement that development has started or is due to start on such sites. Suggested response to question 75: No. Further thought needs to be given to planning consents that have been granted but not yet delivered. Extensions to a settlement boundary are inappropriate if existing permissions have not been delivered. Suggested response to question 76: Not that we are currently aware of. Suggested response to question 77: No. A determination of settlement on the basis purely of numbers is The setting and historical purpose of any collection of houses is important; for example, a collection of farm workers cottages located in the countryside should not necessarily establish a basis for a larger settlement. The existence of ‘community’ is also important. Potential Land for Development Consultation question 78: Do you consider the sites identified to be appropriate for allocation or inclusion within the settlement boundary? (please explain why and quote the settlement and site reference numbers) Consultation question 79: Are there any other sites / areas which would be appropriate for allocation? (If yes, please provide further information and complete a site submission form.) Overview The JLP will identify and allocate land sufficient to meet the Districts’ development needs and requirements. The location of the allocations will depend on the ‘spatial distribution’ (i.e. whether they make sense given the size and location of communities and access to services in the Districts) and the suitability and
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