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Since that resolution there have been a number of changes in the
policy arena. The Core Strategy has undergone its Examination in
Public where the Inspector raised queries over the total housing
number in the District as well as the distribution in Tadcaster and
Sherburn-in-Elmet. The Council undertook additional research and a
full consultation programme which resulted in a series of amendments
to the Core Strategy. Of particular note is the change from around 500
dwellings at Sherburn-in-Elmet to 790 (700 new allocations). This
weakens the Council’s basis on the SADPD Preferred Options for a
limited Phase 2 release as that document is no longer in conformity
with the more up to date Core Strategy. In short there is a need to
review the SADPD with more up to date figures, and this is likely to
lead to changes in the quantum proposed for SHB/1(B) (now referred
to as SHER007 in the emerging SADPD).
A further change that took place in March was the publication of the
National Planning Policy Framework which revokes and replaces
previous Government planning policies. Although the NPPF is very
similar in thrust to previous policy and guidance documents, there is a
much stronger emphasis on the delivery of viable housing schemes
where they are sustainable in order to stimulate economic recovery.
Housing targets are minimum targets not maximum targets, and as
such any housing delivery over and above those minimum targets is
seen as positive. Given the SDLP allocation and the recognition of
Sherburn-in-Elmet as a Local Service Centre, it is considered that
development of the subject site must be viewed positively.
Given the above, the Policy Team have no objection to the
development in principle.
Sustainable development
Notwithstanding the above, the NPPF is not a stripping of any and all
controls over development. There remain strong policies towards
sustainable development and therefore it is considered that any
proposal on the site must demonstrate its suitability such as in
providing appropriate transport plans, infrastructure assessment, and a
range of dwellings to suit the local needs.
Clearly therefore, although there are three applications, they form part
of a wider SDLP allocation and should be considered together.
Affordable Housing
The Council’s Developer Contributions SPD (2007) sets out the
Council’s approach for the implementation of the policy for Affordable
Housing as follows;
• Amount - 40% of dwellings on the site should be local needs
Affordable Homes.
• Tenure – 50% rented and 50% intermediate
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