Local Development Framework Consultation

I have read the guidance notes.

DM1 - General Requirements for all development

No

Policy DM1 - General Requirements for all Development

Policy DM1 considers the general requirements that need to be met in order for the development to be considered sustainable. Although Persimmon in general support each point, there needs to be consideration that some points are more relevant than other dependent on the site that is being delivered. It is critical that each site will be considered on its own merits and this should be reflected in this policy.

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DM2 - Achieving Sustainable High Quality Design

No

Policy DM2 - Achieving High Quality Design

Persimmon supports the achievement of high quality design which compliments the sites surroundings. However, the introduction of new design features should not necessarily be rejected on this basis. Ensuring that design is forward looking is important and allows for modern building standards to be used; this should be incorporated into this policy.

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DM8 - High Speed Broadband for New Developments

No

Policy DM8 - High Speed Broadband

This policy is totally dependent upon service infrastructure providers and their timescales. It is not a responsibility of the development industry to ensure there is high speed broadband is installed into every site pre occupation. As we are currently doing, the development industry and service providers should be encouraged to work together to bring forward high speed broadband on new housing sites.

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DM9 - Parking Provision, new and loss of car parks

No

Policy DM9 - Parking Provision

Persimmon supports the flexible application of the case by case basis in consultation with the Highways Authority, Cumbria County Council. The need for every development to comply with the Cumbria County Council guidelines may be too strict as in many cases applying the guidelines recommendations will lead to an unattractive streetscene that is dominated by parking. The list of determining factors Is supported and will ensure that each scheme is considered on its merits. Other sustainable transport options are an important consideration here and should influence on the parking provision that is required on a site.

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DM11 - Accessible and Adaptable Homes

No

Policy DM11 - Accessible and Adaptable Homes

Persimmon in general is supportive of delivering a wide range of houses that can be adapted in the future if necessary. However, Policy DM11 is not supported by Persimmon due to its impact of deliverability and the generic application to all development. There is a lack of consideration to individual circumstances with some sites likely to be inappropriately located. Further, the type of housing has not been considered as some are much easier to adapt than others and that the desirability of such properties to the specific purchasers that may require these adaptations is not known. Consideration needs to be given over to cost and by enhancing the specification of the build for future adaption (as well as size of the property which often needs to be larger), there is a corollary in an increase in selling price; thereby reducing affordability. The Council took the decision not to implement National Space Standards for reasons of costs to developers and purchasers. The same arguments apply for adaptable homes too which the policy and supporting evidence does not explore.

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