Local Plan Issues and Options (Regulation 18)

Comment

Representation ID: 15241

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Landowner (Churton)

Agent: Ainscough Group

I&O_15800
ASL agree with the approach towards the settlement hierarchy; however, in order to meet the housing requirement for CWaC in full, a range of housing sites will be required across the authority. Therefore, ASL are of the opinion other settlements that are not included within the settlement hierarchy currently, should be assessed as to whether they could be identified as at least a Local Service Centre and deliver a level of development. Particularly smaller settlements that could accommodate development due to their proximity to larger settlements with the services and facilities to meet every day needs. It is welcomed that the Council agree that smaller settlements which have a lower level of services and access to public transport could accommodate development but it is not agreed that this should be limited to infill and previously developed sites. Given requirement to deliver a minimum of 1,914 dwellings per annum, the Council should be reviewing all settlement boundaries to identify whether they can be amended to include further allocations.

Comment

Representation ID: 15250

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Landowner (Churton)

Agent: Ainscough Group

I&O_15809
It may not be appropriate for all settlements to have some level of development depending on their size, the services and facilities within the settlement and access to public transport. However, it is advised that the Council should consider each settlement in turn and determine whether they could accommodate any development. There are some settlements, such as Churton, which is in close proximity to Farndon, a Key Service Centre and has access to public transport, that should be considered for a level of development that is appropriate to the size of the settlement.