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REP1 Policy
Representation ID: 24174
Received: 22/03/2021
Respondent: Lovell Partnerships Ltd
Agent: Bidwells
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
Reepham is a sustainable location for growth, benefitting from existing facilities, such as a primary and
high school, doctor’s surgery, dentist, SPAR, alongside a range of shops, places to eat and drink,
employment opportunities, and public transport provision.
As has been demonstrated, the site is suitable, available, achievable and viable, and is deliverable within
the first five years of the plan period. As previously recognised, there are no constraints which would affect
the suitability of the site for the proposed development of at least 140 dwellings, cemetery extension and
sports hall, as further demonstrated in the live planning applications.
Minor alterations to the scope of the allocation and the policy wording are required to ensure its soundness.
See Attachment.
Minor alterations to the scope of the allocation and the policy wording are required to ensure its soundness.
See Attachment for details including revised policy wording.
Introduction
On behalf of Lovell Partnerships Limited (Lovell), Reepham High School and the landowner (Robert & Rita
Buxton), we strongly support carrying forward the existing allocation of REP1, Land off Broomhill Lane,
Reepham, subject to various amendments. The site is, subject to the changes sought, entirely deliverable,
and capable of making a significant contribution towards satisfying the Councils’ housing needs during the
period to 2038.
Whilst in principle Policy REP 1 is considered to be sound, in accordance with the tests set out in paragraph
35 of the NPPF, the detailed wording is unsound as elements are not effective or justified. More specifically,
the red line boundary of the allocation, and the quantum of development envisaged, does not represent
the optimum development solution for the site, which is reflected in the live planning applications that have
been submitted on the site and are currently awaiting determination – see below for further detail.
Minor alterations to Policy REP1 are therefore sought, to ensure its soundness.
See attachment for full representation
