Object

Representation ID: 6420

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Mrs Hilary Smith

What is a “larger village” - the criteria described do not fit what would be considered a larger village. We have few public transport connections, no shop or post office for instance.

The Spatial Strategy Background Paper shows that North Luffenham has more than 150 homes and a population of more than 300 people.
The categorisation of villages uses this data rather than the presence of local shops and public houses which can change during the lifetime of the plan.

Support

Representation ID: 6523

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: RDC Limited

Agent: Harris Lamb

We support that North Luffenham is defined as a 'Larger Village'. It's population of around 700 is well above the 300 dwelling threshold for a 'Larger Village ' and has a range of local services, most importantly a primary school. No housing allocations have been proposed however which, given the very limited opportunities for windfall development within the Planned Limits of Development, means that the opportunity to sustain the local services and meet local housing needs will be lost.
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Comments noted. A lack of suitable sites means that no allocations have been made within North Luffenham at this time.