South Somerset Local Plan Review 2016-2036 Preferred Options Consultation (Regulation 18)
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3 comments.
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County Council Acoustics Specialist | 24 Sep 2019 | South Somerset Local Plan Review 2016-2036 Preferred Options Consultation (Regulation 18) Housing Agricultural, forestry and other occupational dwellings in the countryside Text Block
Policy HG18 details considerations for workers housing within rural development land and requires this meet a number of tests. I note that the list does not include consideration of the potential land use conflicts that might arise if a new residential amenity expectation is granted in a location effected by an established nearby land use that gives rise to, or is expected to give rise to, environmental impacts. This situation can happen if a farm sells part of its asset for a commercial operati
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Cranborne Chase and West Wilts… | 18 Sep 2019 | South Somerset Local Plan Review 2016-2036 Preferred Options Consultation (Regulation 18) Housing Agricultural, forestry and other occupational dwellings in the countryside Text Block
In connection with replacement dwellings in the countryside and housing for agricultural workers (policies HG7 and HG8) this AONB's Position Statement on Housing may well be relevant to your Local Plan Review. Whilst there do not appear to be any major conflicts between the AONBs position and your policy document you may wish to look at our publication particularly in relation to the floor area criteria given in relation to these categories of dwellings. In comparison, your current figures appea
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Blackdown Hills AONB | 17 Sep 2019 | South Somerset Local Plan Review 2016-2036 Preferred Options Consultation (Regulation 18) Housing Agricultural, forestry and other occupational dwellings in the countryside Text Block
Policy HG8 is supported, with particular reference to criteria g., however we would suggest adding a reference to design, e.g. 'The design, siting and landscaping of the new dwelling...' as all three elements are factors in minimising impact.
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