Strategic Housing & Economic Land Assessment Review and Sites Assessment Process Update
Report of the Central Lancashire Local Plan Co-ordinator attached.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Carolyn Williams provided the update which explained the process undertaken and the purpose of updating the existing Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (SHELAA), and covered the changes introduced to ensure that there was sufficient land to meet the need, and to provide justification of any released greenbelt land.
The process involved all land being submitted before suitability was assessed against local and national policy constraints. It was stressed that the correct approach taken which would screen out illegible and unsuitable land.
The seven-step process was highlighted on agenda page 24. Starting with GIS and map-based work, due to be completed prior to the new year. Any duplicated land to be removed which should prevent an overcount of available land. Sessions with Officers to take place with the most effective use of land suitable for housing and employment put forward. The final list of land, accompanied by assessments for integration, habitat, flood risk, and viability used to engage with the County Council with input from transport, education, and health partners for decisions to be made.
The sites sites would be featured at each Local Plan Working Group in the New Year. If, however, a shortage of land was revealed, the process would restart.
Decision: The report was noted