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2.8.18 Other material considerations are the Draft Core Strategy Policies,
however these can only be afforded limited weight as they are subject
to extant objections.
2.8.19 Following the initial Core Strategy Examination in Public further
justification and evidence was sought for the housing numbers put
forward, which stipulates a minimum of 700 units could be provided in
Sherburn-in Elmet, given that this is based on up to date evidence it is
considered that moderate weight should be attached to this. Whilst the
figure is the subject of extant objections, it is considered that the effect
of the objections will (if anything) cause the figure to go up. This is not,
however, the position of the Council and will be determined at the
forthcoming EIP.
2.8.20 In terms of the Site Allocations DPD this will need to be re-written to
reflect the new evidence base and as it is at a early stage of production
very limited weight can be afforded to this. This further reduces the
weight to be attached to the resolution of 13th September 2011, which
purports to rely on a version of the Allocations DPD which is now out of
date.
2.8.21 In terms of sustainability Sherburn in Elmet is identified in the Local
Plan as a Market Town, being one of the largest centres of population
and employment and physically and environmentally the best able to
accommodate significant growth. The Local Plan states that the town
is close to the A1 and enjoys good accessibility, particularly following
the opening of its bypass with major investment in infrastructure having
already taken place. As such the Local Plan identifies Sherburn in
Elmet as being one of the most sustainable locations identified in the
District.
2.8.22 In light of all of the above it is concluded that the principle of housing
proposed for this site (also taking into account the other applications for
development of this Phase 2 site) and the quantum of development
proposed are acceptable as they are in accordance with the housing
numbers released as part of Policy H2A. Very limited weight can be
attached to the Council decision of 13 September 2011 in terms of
releasing limited numbers on this site as the SADPD on which this
decision was based is now out of date. The resolution is not a material
consideration to which greater weight can attach than the adopted
Local Plan. In addition significant weight should be attached to the
compliance of the proposals with the NPPF. It is therefore concluded
that the application for residential development on this Phase 2 site is
acceptable in principle and the previous reasons for refusal have been
overcome, in the light of the latest policies.
2.9 Highways, Access and Transportation
Relationship to Existing Highway and Access
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