Chapter 2
Core Strategy
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
regeneration of City Docks. Given the above, a phased approach to the development of City Docks has been reflected in the Core Strategy. In accordance with objectives 2.28 (Supply of Zoned Land), 2.31 (Enhanced Co-ordination), 2.32 (Funding Strategic Sites) and 2.33(Supporting Enabling Finance Mechanism), this approach will be monitored and assessed over the plan period. Refer to OPR submission 426 “Recommendation 5” for further details. Recommendation: Refer to OPR submission 426 “Recommendation 5” for further details. No further change. (viii) Response: The recognition and support for Chapter 2’s focus o n compact growth is welcomed. The 66% target for growth within the existing built area is based on the City Capacity Study, a two-year evidence based and iterative process undertaken to deliver the Core Strategy (including input from key internal and external stakeholders). It should be noted that the 66% target is a considered a minimum, with the plan setting out a wide range of objectives and land uses zonings enable a higher delivery rate. Please also refer to a wider assessment of underutilized zoned lands in the City Capacity Study in this regard, the majority of which allow for residential and mixed uses under the Draft Plan. This study report will be issued as an additional supporting document, being made publicly accessible alongside others published to date. Recommendation: No change
(viii) The submission support in the strongest possible terms the Objective 2.25 (compact growth) and acknowledge the substantial progress towards that objective in this draft, however, request that the 65% target is revised substantially up, to ensure compact growth and the greatest possible number of existing communities are developed sufficiently to allow the 15-minute city to become a reality within those communities.
(ix) Suggested Strengthening of Objective 2.8 (The 15- minute city) to read as follows: To support the delivery of a 15-minute city delivering Compact Liveable Growth through walkable neighbourhoods,
(ix) Response: The proposed edits are considered unnecessary as the existing objective already covers this issue – Objective 2.8 (The 15-Minute City): To support the delivery of a 15-minute city delivering Compact Liveable
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