Comment

Representation ID: 13406

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Harworth Group

Agent: Turley

I&O_13925
The I&Os Document confirms that CWAC Council intends to plan for a period of 15 years. Paragraph 22 of the NPPF states that strategic policies should look ahead over a minimum 15-year period from adoption and that where larger scale developments form part of the strategy for the area, policies should be set within a vision that looks further ahead (at least 30 years), to take into account the likely timescale for delivery. In order to ensure a robust approach to the emerging Local Plan, reflecting the likely timescales for preparation and accounting for a 15-year plan period post-adoption in line with the NPPF (paragraph 22), Harworth considers that the Council should, as a minimum, be looking to prepare a new Local Plan that will look forward to at least 2045 to enable a 15-year plan period post-adoption. It is important to note in this regard that the adopted Local Plan applied a 20-year plan period. It may also be necessary for the Council to consider whether the scale of housing and employment need, and the strategic sites identified to meet this need, require the emerging Local Plan to extend over a longer period.

Comment

Representation ID: 13712

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Guilden Sutton Parish Council

I&O_14232
We agree that 15 years is a reasonable period. Any more would increase pressure to allocate greenfield or Green Belt sites. These would inevitably be developed first, and use of brownfield land and urban regeneration would stall. It is almost impossible to see what economic or social factors will apply more than ten years ahead, so while significant strategic issues can be guessed at, it is not sensible to make tactical allocation decisions more than 15 years ahead.

Comment

Representation ID: 14005

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Landowner (Cogshall Lane)

Agent: Carden Group

I&O_14539
The length of the Local Plan period is critical. While the Council proposes a 15-year plan period, in accordance with paragraph 22 of the NPPF, this must be measured from the anticipated date of adoption, not from the plan’s base year. Given that adoption is unlikely before late 2027, or potentially early 2028, the plan period should extend to at least 2043 as a minimum. Furthermore, paragraph 22 of the NPPF states: “Where larger scale developments such as new settlements or significant extensions to existing villages and towns form part of the strategy for the area, policies should be set within a vision that looks further ahead (at least 30 years), to take into account the likely timescale for delivery.” This is particularly applicable to the emerging CWaC Local Plan, which includes several significant strategic growth locations. For example: • CH02: Chester East- Piper’s Ash, with an estimated capacity of 4,316 dwellings, and • EP02: Ellesmere Port South, with an estimated capacity of 5,517 dwellings, and • WIN05: Winsford West- Hebden Green, with an estimated capacity of 6,376 dwellings. According to Lichfields’ Start to Finish (2024) report, large-scale sites of over 2,000 homes typically deliver an average of 150 dwellings per year. Even assuming two major housebuilders operate concurrently, potentially doubling delivery to 300 dwellings per year, the build-out period would still extend to over 20 years, particularly when accounting for a typical six-year lead-in time before the first completions, as also noted by Lichfields. This highlights the long-term nature of strategic site delivery and reinforces the need for a sufficiently long plan period. In summary, to ensure the Local Plan provides at least 15 years of housing supply from the point of adoption, the Council should, as a minimum, plan for an 18-year period between 2025 to 2043. However, given the likely inclusion of several strategic sites, many of which will continue delivering housing well beyond 20 years, a 30-year plan period (2025 to 2055) represents a more robust and appropriate approach. Extending the plan horizon allows for realistic, phased development of strategic sites, facilitates coordinated infrastructure planning, and helps maintain the relevance and deliverability of the Local Plan over the long term. This approach reduces the risk of policy gaps or early obsolescence.

Comment

Representation ID: 14050

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Barratt Homes

Agent: Savills (UK) Limited

I&O_14587
National policy requires that new Local Plans should set policies for 15 years following adoption, as a minimum. It is considered that the New Local Plan period for CW&C should cover a minimum of 20 years, due to the scale of strategic development that is required to meet the current and future needs of the borough and to reflect the ambitious housing delivery targets set by Government. A plan period of 20 years would ensure that the Local Plan is able to set the strategic policies to meet the current and future needs of the borough. As such it is proposed that the Local Plan period should be 2025 – 2045

Comment

Representation ID: 14191

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Judith Critchley

I&O_14735
15 years is fine. But it needs a mechanism for major planning approvals considered towards the end of the 15 year period

Comment

Representation ID: 14535

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Mr John Dyne

Agent: Emery Planning Partnership

I&O_15081
On the basis of the Council’s LDS, assuming adoption in Autumn 2027, the minimum plan period will be the 31st March 2043 so that there is a full 15-year period at adoption. However, this assumes that there are no delays between now and then, which in our view is unrealistic. It is also important to note that Local Plan examinations have historically taken multiple years. Specific examples include the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy which took over 3 years and the Halton Delivery and Allocations Plan which took 2 years. More recently, Planning Inspectors have paused public hearings being held as part of the examination into the Charnwood Local Plan 2021-2037. This demonstrates the issues and delays can take place during the examination process. This issue has also been recently by the Inspectors for the Wiltshire Local Plan and in their letter dated 27th February 2025 state: “The revised spatial strategy topic paper (SD/16) shows the Plan period of 2020-2038  commencing in advance of the date of the most up-to-date calculation of Local Housing  Need. In that regard, the plan period would look forward around 13 years from the  current date which the Council seeks to justify as being 15 years from the date of the assessments of housing and employment needs. However, paragraph 22 of the  Framework (September 2023) expects strategic policies to look ahead over a minimum  of 15 years following adoption of the Plan. As a result, the submitted Plan would not  appear to look sufficiently far ahead to anticipate and respond to long-term  requirements and opportunities. We identify this matter to you at this early stage as it is clearly a matter of concern and  one which will have implications for the rest of the examination, including our  consideration of whether the Plan is positively prepared and consistent with national  policy with respect to the overall amount of housing and employment land to be  identified.” We consider that an element of flexibility is built in at the outset and the plan period should be to 2045.

Comment

Representation ID: 14599

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Bloor Homes, Diane Martin, Peter Martin & Brunel Trustees Limited

Agent: Emery Planning Partnership

I&O_15149
On the basis of the Council’s LDS, assuming adoption in Autumn 2027, the minimum plan period will be the 31st March 2043 so that there is a full 15-year period at adoption. However, this assumes that there are no delays between now and then, which in our view is unrealistic. It is also important to note that Local Plan examinations have historically taken multiple years. Specific examples include the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy which took over 3 years and the Halton Delivery and Allocations Plan which took 2 years. More recently, Planning Inspectors have paused public hearings being held as part of the examination into the Charnwood Local Plan 2021-2037. This demonstrates the issues and delays can take place during the examination process. This issue has also been recently by the Inspectors for the Wiltshire Local Plan and in their letter dated 27th February 2025 state: “The revised spatial strategy topic paper (SD/16) shows the Plan period of 2020-2038 commencing in advance of the date of the most up-to-date calculation of Local Housing Need. In that regard, the plan period would look forward around 13 years from the current date which the Council seeks to justify as being 15 years from the date of the assessments of housing and employment needs. However, paragraph 22 of the Framework (September 2023) expects strategic policies to look ahead over a minimum of 15 years following adoption of the Plan. As a result, the submitted Plan would not appear to look sufficiently far ahead to anticipate and respond to long-term requirements and opportunities. We identify this matter to you at this early stage as it is clearly a matter of concern and one which will have implications for the rest of the examination, including our consideration of whether the Plan is positively prepared and consistent with national policy with respect to the overall amount of housing and employment land to be identified.” We consider that an element of flexibility is built in at the outset and the plan period should be to 2045.

Comment

Representation ID: 14623

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Andrews

I&O_15173
15 years only

Comment

Representation ID: 14799

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Mark Mitchell

Agent: Grimster Planning

I&O_15350
In accordance with paragraph 22 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) published in December 2024, the strategic policies of the new Local Plan should cover a minimum 15-year period from adoption. It is not considered that the Council should consider new settlements as part of its development strategy such that it would warrant an extended, 30-year Local Plan period.

Comment

Representation ID: 14830

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Bolesworth Estate Co Ltd

Agent: Pegasus Planning Group Ltd

I&O_15381
At paragraph 1.23, it is noted that the Council think that the updated Local Plan should plan for a period of 15 years. Paragraph 22 of the 2024 NPPF notes that strategic policies should look ahead over a minimum 15-year period from adoption. NPPF paragraph 22 also states that where larger scale developments such as new settlements or significant extensions to existing villages and towns form part of the strategy for the area, policies should be set within a vision that looks further ahead (at least 30 years) to take into account the likely timescale for delivery. It is considered that a variety of site sizes will require allocation in order to meet housing requirements, ranging from small, medium (such as Frog Lane, which has capacity to deliver around 400 homes) to larger sites. It is therefore considered that the Local Plan should extend beyond the minimum 15-year period, to cover at least 20 years (as per the current Local Plan) to ensure plan-led development will be delivered in CW&C. An elongated plan period is also likely to be required noting some of the potential growth areas, if allocated, comprise substantial landholdings. For example, in Ellesmere Port, EP01 suggests a housing capacity of 5,517 homes and 66ha of employment land. The scale of this development would clearly extend well beyond a 15-year plan period and would take a number of years before it could start to deliver.

Comment

Representation ID: 14855

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Mr David Stubbs

Agent: Grimster Planning

I&O_15406
In accordance with paragraph 22 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) published in December 2024, the strategic policies of the new Local Plan should cover a minimum 15-year period from adoption. It is not considered that the Council should consider new settlements as part of its development strategy such that it would warrant an extended, 30-year Local Plan period.

Comment

Representation ID: 14884

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: The Oulton Estate

Agent: Grimster Planning

I&O_15435
In accordance with paragraph 22 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) published in December 2024, the strategic policies of the new Local Plan should cover a minimum 15-year period from adoption. It is not considered that the Council should consider new settlements as part of its development strategy such that it would warrant an extended, 30-year Local Plan period.

Comment

Representation ID: 14947

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Ainscough Strategic Land

Agent: Turley

I&O_15506
The Reg 18 Consultation Draft Plan confirms that CWAC Council intends to plan for a period of 15 years. Paragraph 22 of the NPPF states that strategic policies should look ahead over a minimum 15-year period from adoption and that where larger scale developments form part of the strategy for the area, policies should be set within a vision that looks further ahead (at least 30 years), to take into account the likely timescale for delivery. In order to ensure a robust approach to the emerging Local Plan, reflecting the likely timescales for preparation and accounting for a 15-year plan period post-adoption in line with the NPPF (paragraph 22), ASL considers that the Council should, as a minimum, be looking to prepare a new Local Plan that will look forward to at least 2045 to enable a 15-year plan period post-adoption. It is important to note in this regard that the adopted Local Plan applied a 20-year plan period. It may also be necessary for the Council to consider whether the scale of housing and employment need, and the strategic sites identified to meet this need, require the emerging Local Plan to extend over a longer period.

Comment

Representation ID: 14972

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Grosvenor's Eaton Estate

Agent: Stantec

I&O_15531
The proposed plan period aligns with paragraph 22 of the NPPF, which states: Strategic policies should look ahead over a minimum 15 year period from adoption , to anticipate and respond to long-term requirements and opportunities, such as those arising from  major improvements in infrastructure. Where larger scale  developments such as new  settlements or significant extensions to existing villages and towns form part of the  strategy for the area, policies should be set within a vision that looks further ahead (at least  30 years), to take into account the likely  timescale for delivery” Whilst the Council’s ambition of a 15-year plan period aligns with the minimum period under national policy, Grosvenor considers that the Council should reasonably seek a plan period in excess of the minimum requirement of 15 years. The borough comprises a vast area with a significant range of different settlements, socio-economic conditions and development needs across the borough which require a strategic and long terms approach to planning for. By planning beyond the NPPF required minimum of 15 years (from adoption), the Council provides itself with the opportunity to identify and maintain an appropriate quantum and mix of sites (giving choice in terms of size and location) to provide a pipeline of sites capable of meeting a consistent trajectory in the short, medium and long term which is capable of meeting the increased housing requirement for Cheshire West and Chester under the Standard Method. Given the housing crisis which the Country currently faces, the need for a robust, deliverable supply of housing sites is, therefore, paramount.

Comment

Representation ID: 15000

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Bloor Homes North West

Agent: Lichfields

I&O_15559
The introductory section to the LPIO consultation document provides detail on the background to the consultation, the scope of the emerging Local Plan, the evidence base, the plan period, and next steps. In particular, it is noted in this section that the Council consider the appropriate plan period to be 15 years. National planning policy specifies that strategic policies should look ahead over a minimum 15 year period from adoption to anticipate and respond to long-term requirements and opportunities. The adopted Local Development Scheme (May 2025) notes that adoption is expected in summer/autumn 2027, with a fifteen year period taking the Local Plan to 2042, Bloor considers that it would be appropriate for the Council to plan for a slightly longer period to 2045, allowing greater flexibility for any delays that are encountered during the plan making process and ensuring that the emerging Local Plan genuinely does anticipate and respond to long-term development needs.

Comment

Representation ID: 15038

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Cheshire Garden Village Ltd

Agent: AshtonHale

I&O_15597
CLG are supportive of the concept of shorter local plan periods which ensure that policies and supporting evidence within Development Plans are kept up-to-date and remain relevant. Policies in the plan should reflect current and short-term future growth in the area in order to better guide and inform planning proposals and planning decisions. A shorter plan period will allow for more frequent reviews and updates, ensuring that the policies and data reflect the changing economic, environmental and social positions of the borough. By creating shorter plan period, the new Local Plan will further align with the Government’s intentions at reducing local plan review periods. Under regulation 10A of The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended) local planning authorities must review local plans at least once every 5 years from their adoption date to ensure that policies remain relevant and effectively address the needs of the local community. Most plans are likely to require updating in whole or in part at least every 5 years1. A shorter plan period will allow for more realistic targets to be set within the document, ensuring more accurate monitoring in the progress and success of the Local Plan policies.

Comment

Representation ID: 15073

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Wain Homes (North West) Ltd

Agent: Emery Planning Partnership

I&O_15632
Paragraph 1.23 sets out that the Local Plan should plan for a period of 15 years. Paragraph 22 of the Framework makes clear that strategic policies are those which make provision for housing, employment and other types of growth: “Strategic policies should look ahead over a minimum 15 year period from adoption14, to anticipate and respond to long-term requirements and opportunities, such as those  arising from major improvements in infrastructure. Where larger scale developments  such as new settlements or significant extensions to existing villages and towns form  part of the strategy for the area, policies should be set within a vision that looks further  ahead (at least 30 years), to take into account the likely timescale for delivery15” It also requires strategic policies to cover a 15-year plan period from adoption : The Council’s proposed timetable for the adoption of the Local Plan is set out in the 2025 Local Development Scheme which is as follows: Consultation Pre-Submission Plan (Publication stage) – Autumn 2026 Submission to Planning Inspectorate – by December 2026 Examination in Public – Spring/Summer 2027 Adoption – Summer/Autumn 2027. On the basis of the Council’s LDS, assuming adoption in Autumn 2027, the minimum plan period will be the 31st March 2043 so that there is a full 15-year period at adoption. However, this assumes that there are no delays between now and then, which in our view is unrealistic. It is also important to note that Local Plan examinations have historically taken multiple years. Specific examples include the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy which took over 3 years and the Halton Delivery and Allocations Plan which took 2 years. More recently, Planning Inspectors have paused public hearings being held as part of the examination into the Charnwood Local Plan 2021-2037. This demonstrates the issues and delays can take place during the examination process. This issue has also been recently by the Inspectors for the Wiltshire Local Plan and in their letter dated 27th February 2025 state: “The revised spatial strategy topic paper (SD/16) shows the Plan period of 2020-2038 commencing in advance of the date of the most up-to-date calculation of Local Housing Need. In that regard, the plan period would look forward around 13 years from the  current date which the Council seeks to justify as being 15 years from the date of the  assessments of housing and employment needs. However, paragraph 22 of the  Framework (September 2023) expects strategic policies to look ahead over a minimum  of 15 years following adoption of the Plan. As a result, the submitted Plan would not  appear to look sufficiently far ahead to anticipate and respond to long-term requirements and opportunities. We identify this matter to you at this early stage as it is clearly a matter of concern and one which will have implications for the rest of the examination, including our consideration of whether the Plan is positively prepared and consistent with national  policy with respect to the overall amount of housing and employment land to be  identified.” We consider that an element of flexibility is built in at the outset and the plan period should be to 2045.

Comment

Representation ID: 15101

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: StanleyRed Developments Ltd

Agent: AshtonHale

I&O_15660
StanleyRed are supportive of the concept of shorter local plan periods which ensure that policies and supporting evidence within Development Plans are kept up-todate and remain relevant. Policies in the plan should reflect current and short-term future growth in the area in order to better guide and inform planning proposals and planning decisions. A shorter plan period will allow for more frequent reviews and updates, ensuring that the policies and data reflect the changing economic, environmental and social positions of the borough. By creating shorter plan period, the new Local Plan will further align with the Government’s intentions at reducing local plan review periods. Under regulation 10A of The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended) local planning authorities must review local plans at least once every 5 years from their adoption date to ensure that policies remain relevant and effectively address the needs of the local community. Most plans are likely to require updating in whole or in part at least every 5 years1. A shorter plan period will allow for more realistic targets to be set within the document, ensuring more accurate monitoring in the progress and success of the Local Plan policies.

Comment

Representation ID: 15130

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Views Holdings Limited

Agent: AshtonHale

I&O_15689
Views are supportive of the concept of shorter local plan periods which ensure that policies and supporting evidence within Development Plans are kept up-to-date and remain relevant. Policies in the plan should reflect current and short-term future growth in the area in order to better guide and inform planning proposals and planning decisions. A shorter plan period will allow for more frequent reviews and updates, ensuring that the policies and data reflect the changing economic, environmental and social positions of the borough. By creating shorter plan period, the new Local Plan will further align with the Government’s intentions at reducing local plan review periods. Under regulation 10A of The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended) local planning authorities must review local plans at least once every 5 years from their adoption date to ensure that policies remain relevant and effectively address the needs of the local community. Most plans are likely to require updating in whole or in part at least every 5 years1. A shorter plan period will allow for more realistic targets to be set within the document, ensuring more accurate monitoring in the progress and success of the Local Plan policies.

Comment

Representation ID: 15179

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Barratt Redrow Plc

Agent: Pegasus Planning Group Ltd

I&O_15738
At paragraph 1.23, it is noted that the Council think that the updated Local Plan should plan for a period of 15 years. Paragraph 22 of the NPPF notes that strategic policies should look ahead over a minimum 15-year period from adoption. NPPF paragraph 22 also states that where larger scale developments such as new settlements or significant extensions to existing villages and towns form part of the strategy for the area, policies should be set within a vision that looks further ahead (at least 30 years) to take into account the likely timescale for delivery. A range of site sizes will be required in order to meet housing requirements, ranging from small, medium to larger sites. The Local Plan should therefore consider extending beyond the minimum 15-year period, potentially to 20 years as per the current Local Plan, to help ensure plan-led development on larger sites across the main settlements of Chester, Ellesmere Port, Northwich and Winsford.

Comment

Representation ID: 15284

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Peel NRE Limited

Agent: Turley

I&O_15843
The I&Os Document confirms that CWAC Council intends to plan for a period of 15 years. Paragraph 22 of the NPPF states that strategic policies should look ahead over a minimum 15-year period from adoption and that where larger scale developments form part of the strategy for the area, policies should be set within a vision that looks further ahead (at least 30 years), to take into account the likely timescale for delivery. In order to ensure a robust approach to the emerging Local Plan, reflecting the likely timescales for preparation and accounting for a 15-year plan period post-adoption in line with the NPPF (paragraph 22), Peel considers that the Council should, as a minimum, be looking to prepare a new Local Plan that will look forward to at least 2045 to enable a 15-year plan period post-adoption. It is important to note in this regard that the adopted Local Plan applied a 20-year plan period. It may also be necessary for the Council to consider whether the scale of employment need, and the strategic sites identified to meet this need, require the emerging Local Plan to extend over a longer period.

Comment

Representation ID: 15423

Received: 21/10/2025

Respondent: Wirral Borough Council

I&O_15982
No comments at this stage

Comment

Representation ID: 15425

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Shropshire Homes

Agent: Pegasus Planning Group Ltd

I&O_15984
At paragraph 1.23, it is noted that the Council think that the updated Local Plan should plan for a period of 15 years. Shropshire Homes agree with this and note that NPPF para 15 expects strategic policies to look forward 15 years from adoption.

Comment

Representation ID: 15426

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Shropshire Homes

Agent: Pegasus Planning Group Ltd

I&O_15985
At paragraph 1.23, it is noted that the Council think that the updated Local Plan should plan for a period of 15 years. Shropshire Homes agree with this and note that NPPF para 15 expects strategic policies to look forward 15 years from adoption.

Comment

Representation ID: 15823

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: West Midlands Pension Fund

Agent: Knight Frank

I&O_16382
The proposed plan period of 15 years is supported since it accords with paragraph 22 of the National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Practice Guidance (Paragraph: 064 Reference ID: 61-064-20190315). As noted in the consultation document, policies for large scale development should be set within a vision that looks ahead at least 30 years.

Comment

Representation ID: 15824

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Barratt David Wilson Homes North West

Agent: Turley

I&O_16383
The I&O Consultation Document confirms that CWAC Council intends to plan for a period of 15 years. Paragraph 22 of the NPPF states that strategic policies should look ahead over a minimum 15-year period from adoption and that, where larger scale developments form part of the strategy for the area, policies should be set within a vision that looks further ahead (at least 30 years), to take into account the likely timescale for delivery.  To ensure a robust approach to the emerging Local Plan, reflecting the anticipated preparation timescales and providing the 15-year plan period post-adoption required by paragraph 22 of the NPPF, BDW considers that the Council should, at a minimum, prepare a Local Plan extending to at least 2045. This would secure the necessary 15- year period following adoption. However, it is also noted that the current adopted Local Plan covers a 20-year period. The Council should therefore consider whether the scale of housing and employment needs, along with the strategic sites identified to meet them, warrant extending the emerging Local Plan beyond 15 years. A 20-year plan period may be more appropriate.

Support

Representation ID: 15958

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Northern Trust Land Limited

Agent: Savills (UK) Limited

I&O_16539
National policy requires that new Local Plans should set policies for 15 years following adoption, as a minimum. It is considered that the New Local Plan period for CW&C should cover a minimum of 20 years, due to the scale of strategic development that is required to meet the current and future needs of the borough and to reflect the ambitious housing delivery targets set by Government. A plan period of 20 years would ensure that the Local Plan is able to set the strategic policies to meet the current and future needs of the borough. As such, the Local Plan period should be 2025 – 2045.

Comment

Representation ID: 16350

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Church Commissioners for England

Agent: Deloitte LLP

I&O_16931
The CWCC Local Development Scheme (2025) (‘LDS’) sets out the anticipated adoption of the new Local Plan in Summer/Autumn 2027. As noted within the LDS, “ further changes to the national planning system represent a high risk that could introduce some uncertainty and delay ”. Although the Commissioners is supportive of the general development of the new Local Plan, given national policy and legislative uncertainties, it is considered that a period of 15 years would not provide adequate flexibility if delays to adoption of the Local Plan were to happen. Additionally, the NPPF states in Paragraph 22 that “ strategic policies should look ahead over a minimum 15 year period from adoption ”, and where larger-scale development such as new settlements or significant extensions are proposed within the Local Plan “ policies should be set with a vision that looks further ahead (at least 30 years) to take into account the likely timescale for delivery ”. The Commissioners is supportive of the inclusion in principle of larger-scale developments, such as urban extensions, within the Local Plan particularly given the significantly increased standard method figure of 1914 homes per annum that CWCC should be planning for. However, the Commissioners considers that a period of 15 years does not adequately allow for policies to be positively prepared with consideration of the timescales for delivery of such developments. The Commissioners therefore suggests that the Plan period for the new Local Plan go above the “minimum” period as noted within the NPPF, and should reflect that of the currently adopted CWCC Local Plan, covering a period of 20 years.

Support

Representation ID: 16446

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Grimster Planning

I&O_14515
In accordance with paragraph 22 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) published in December
2024, the strategic policies of the new Local Plan should cover a minimum 15-year period from adoption. It
is not considered that the Council should consider new settlements as part of its development strategy such
that it would warrant an extended, 30-year Local Plan period.

Support

Representation ID: 16468

Received: 08/12/2025

Respondent: Gladman Developments Ltd

The Council proposes that the new Local Plan covers a period of 15 years. Paragraph 22 of the NPPF sets out that strategic policies should look ahead over a minimum 15-year period from adoption and where larger-scale developments such as new settlements or significant extensions to existing villages and towns form part of the strategy for the area, policies should be set within a vision that looks further ahead (at least 30 years). Gladman recommends that the new Local Plan covers the period up to 2045 at least to ensure it meets the minimum 15-year period from adoption taking into account potential plan-making delays. The Council will need to consider whether any proposed site allocations require the new Local Plan to cover a minimum 30-year period in line with national policy.