We acknowledge that there is current uncertainty regarding the Standard Method formula and we acknowledge that the Council has submitted these concerns about the standard method to Government. However, we request that as the Local Plan progresses that the LPA consider the outcome of this response once published and consult with the public and stakeholders such as our client, to ensure that the appropriate approach is undertaken in terms of determining the scale of housing needed over the plan period.

It will however be important that housing provision is set as a minimum target in the future Local Plan.

References to ‘the Site’ mean Site Ref: GN6 (Gillingham No.3 and 4) identified in the Land Availability Assessment 2023 and as fully detailed in our letter of representations submitted to the Council.