NEDDC Local Plan Issues and Options Consultation on the Strategic Approach to the Location of Development and Refined Sites (March 2026)

Comment

Representation ID: 13774

Received: 30/04/2026

Respondent: Hourigan Planning

Summary: Emh Group's interests lie in Stonebroom which - as identified in the Topic Paper at Paragraph 3.12 - functions as the primary service centre within the Shirland cluster, providing the greatest concentration of facilities and services, including retail, education and community infrastructure in the parish. Emh Group support the inclusion of Stonebroom in the Shirland cluster having regard to the function that the settlements within that cluster perform for the residents who work, live and play in them, as well as the range of services and facilities identified.

Refer to separate Statement (attached) for further detail.

Comment

Representation ID: 13792

Received: 30/04/2026

Respondent: Hourigan Planning

Summary: Site 45321 is capable of delivering sustainable residential development. It could:
Comprise appropriately-scaled development (in the order of 30 dwellings) supporting growth of Stonebroom.
Support the vitality & viability of the Shirland cluster network of community facilities and services.
Deliver high quality housing with no detrimental impact on the semi-rural character.
Avoid development in areas at highest flood risk, include SuDS and s/w mitigation.
Landscape-focused thereby - deliver BNG & increase access to Green Infrastructure.
Limited impact on surrounding landscape setting.
Encourage walking, cycling & use of alternative modes of transport.

Refer to separate statement (attached) for further detail.

Comment

Representation ID: 13794

Received: 30/04/2026

Respondent: Hourigan Planning

Summary: Emh Group supports this hierarchical approach to development, whereby the higher the position in the hierarchy, the more development is likely to be focussed there.

Refer to separate Statement (attached) for further detail.