Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 6020

Derbyniwyd: 26/06/2026

Respondent ID: 645

Ymatebydd: Ms Zoe Aubery

Asiant : Boyer Planning

Cadarn? Heb nodi

BR acknowledges that Policy PSD14 is a new policy introduced through the Matter Arising
Changes to the RLDP.

Whilst we does not object to the principle of promoting efficient use of land through higher residential densities in sustainable locations. BR considers that the target density of 50 dwellings per hectare within Tier 1–3 settlements should be aspirational in nature rather than applied as a prescriptive requirement. The delivery of well-designed, sustainable places should remain the primary consideration, with exact densities considered on a site-by-site basis having regard to local context, placemaking objectives and physical constraints.

PPW12 promotes the creation of high-quality places that respond positively to their surroundings rather than rigid density standards. An overly restrictive approach risks prioritising numerical targets over good design and could result in compromises with regards to proposed layouts,
reduced POS/amenity provision, or even conflict with other policy requirements relating to landscape, ecology, heritage and residential amenity.

Furthermore, increasing requirements associated with SAB, green infrastructure and ecological mitigation all have a direct impact on the net developable area of sites. In such circumstances, lower density development may represent the most sustainable, appropriate and deliverable form of development.

Whilst the policy recognises that lower densities may be acceptable in certain circumstances, BR considers that greater emphasis should be placed on allowing departures from the indicative densities where justified by design considerations, viability evidence or other material planning considerations. Such an approach would ensure the policy is suitably flexible to support the delivery of high-quality developments across Carmarthenshire.

Lastly, the exact wording of Policy PSD14 should be revisited to avoid duplication and reduce any ambiguity when interpreting the policy through the development management process.

Noted. The Council recognises the need for developments to be respectful and reflective of the characteristics of the settlement and site's context in the application of this policy. In this respect it would be supportive of additional clarification which would provide for such considerations.