Regulation 18 Draft Local Plan 2025 Online Version and Consultation

Support

Representation ID: 1350

Received: 02/02/2026

Respondent: South West Housing Association Planning Consortium

Agent: Tetlow King Planning

Draft Policy NC3 outlines that developments will be required to provide at least 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). The SWHAPC does not object to this policy proposal, although it would be helpful for the draft Local Plan or a supplementary document to signpost how a 10% BNG can be practically achieved on site.

Object

Representation ID: 1351

Received: 02/02/2026

Respondent: South West Housing Association Planning Consortium

Agent: Tetlow King Planning

Draft Policy HE3 outlines the strategic policy for conserving and enhancing non-designated heritage assets. The SWHAPC notes that heritage policy must be consistent with national policy. At present, the draft policy outlines that “Proposals involving the substantial or complete demolition of a designated or non-designated heritage asset, and those within conservation areas will only be permitted where they minimise the loss or harm to the asset”. The SWHAPC considers that this draft Policy goes beyond the requirements of the NPPF, which only refers to designated heritage assets. We therefore ask that the Council makes the necessary revisions to draft policy HE3 so that it aligns with national policy.