Policy DM5: Housing Design:- In a similar response to Policy T1, the criteria in this policy should be reconsidered as some of the criteria would be better suited to a more overarching strategic policy. The last criterion of DM5, in particular, is considered to be unnecessary, lacking clarity, and would be better suited to a strategic policy:
“All new accommodation must, in addition to the general design policy above (T1): ●Design for flexible living, successful places are robust and support 'long-life and loose-fit' neighbourhoods that are flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing circumstances. The physical and social infrastructure provision required to create sustainable communities have been considered”.
This criterion, and the additional requirements for single aspect homes, seem more like a generic and vague aspiration than those based on a sound evidence base.