We are pleased to see that the housing mix policy takes account of the fact that the housing mix on a site needs to take account of the size, location and characteristics of the site, rather than simply applying a blanket policy. It is essential to the viability of any scheme that there is market demand for the type of housing proposed. We support this overall approach.

We are however concerned at the requirement for all development schemes to demonstrate consideration of custom and self-build plots as part of the mix. On brownfield, predominantly flatted schemes, such plots are likely to be much less practical, as recognised in Policy T9. It would be helpful for this policy to cross-refer to T9 for clarity.