Recommendations
––In relation to proposed developments above the indicative density range,
amend the draft Housing SPG (1.3.34) so that it reads: “Where proposals are made for developments above the relevant density range they must be tested rigorously, taking particular account not just of factors covered by Policy 3.4 but also other policies which are relevant to exceptionally high density development. These include different aspects of ‘liveability’ related to proposed dwelling mix, design and quality (including all the issues outlined in Sections 2.2 to 2.4 below), physical access to services, long-term management of communal areas and spaces and the wider context of the proposal taking account of its contribution to local ‘place shaping’ as well as concerns over ‘place shielding’. –– Include in the draft Housing SPG (after paragraph 1.3.23) a clear statement that when agreeing proposed housing densities which are based on future transport improvements (including PTAL), mechanisms to secure and deliver these improvements have been put in place either through planning obligations or other commitments.