Local Plan Issues and Options (Regulation 18)

Comment

Representation ID: 5470

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Penmar Farming Limited

Suggested policy HW1
I&O_5842
Yes, minimum separation distances for new build should be included in the new policy, to provide certainty. The distance from windows to blank walls should be clarified to apply only to walls above ground floor level.

Comment

Representation ID: 5474

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Penmar Farming Limited

Suggested policy HW1
I&O_5846
Some certainty around a minimum quantum of space to be provided would be helpful, provided it also allows for some flexibility where it can be demonstrated space would be of good quality.  Clarity should be provided over qualifying area, for example, it should exclude space for bin and bike storage and access to them.   A range of sizes based on number of bedrooms. All new build flats should include some useable outdoor space.   Orientation, configuration, gradient, climate, privacy, usefulness, scope for personalisation and adaptability should be recognised as factors influencing quality.

Comment

Representation ID: 5477

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Penmar Farming Limited

Suggested policy OS 1
I&O_5849
It should be updated.

Comment

Representation ID: 5478

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Penmar Farming Limited

Suggested policy OS 1
I&O_5850
Yes, and in any event the order provision should be set out in an Appendix to the Local Plan.

Comment

Representation ID: 5481

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Penmar Farming Limited

Suggested policy FW1
I&O_5853
No, for the following reasons.   The policy (on flood risk, flood risk assessment and sustainable drainage) should not repeat national policy. Instead, it should defer to national policy, in the Framework and in Guidance.   The policy should not seek borough wide search areas for all sequential tests. Search areas should be proportionate to the type, scale and location of proposed development.

Comment

Representation ID: 5482

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Penmar Farming Limited

Suggested policy FW1
I&O_5854
Yes.

Comment

Representation ID: 5483

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Penmar Farming Limited

Suggested policy FW1
I&O_5855
Yes.

Comment

Representation ID: 5486

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Penmar Farming Limited

Suggested policy LA 1
I&O_5858
No, disagree with approach to settlement gaps. See response to Question LA2.

Comment

Representation ID: 5487

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Penmar Farming Limited

Suggested policy LA 1
I&O_5859
Yes, they should be reviewed to ensure that where applicable they align with national planning policy on the green belt. A designated settlement gap in the green belt should only include land which makes a strong contribution to the prevention of the merging of neighbouring towns.

Comment

Representation ID: 5488

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Penmar Farming Limited

Suggested policy GI 1
I&O_5860
No, the policy should not repeat national policy. Instead, it should defer to national policy, in the Framework and in Guidance.