Cymraeg

INF2: Healthy Communities

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Object

Second Deposit LDP

Representation ID: 4786

Received: 11/04/2023

Respondent: The Home Builders Federation

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? Yes

Representation Summary:

The suggestion that a HIA be triggered by the 'major development' threshold is considered unreasonable . It is considered far too low and will put an additional burden on small developers, creating additional cost and delay in bringing forward development. Further the supporting text talks within the HIA Sequential Checklist about deciding on the type of assessment, although no clarification is provided on the different types.

Change suggested by respondent:

The requirement for a HIA should be trigged by developments of 50 units or more.

Clarification should be provided on the different types of assessments.

Full text:

The suggestion that a HIA be triggered by the 'major development' threshold is considered unreasonable . It is considered far too low and will put an additional burden on small developers, creating additional cost and delay in bringing forward development. Further the supporting text talks within the HIA Sequential Checklist about deciding on the type of assessment, although no clarification is provided on the different types.

Our response:

The major development threshold decided by the Council in respect of Health Impact Assessments, and included within Policy INF2, is considered sound and robust. Matter to be further considered at examination.