Object

Representation ID: 1740

Received: 27/03/2026

Respondent: Mrs Sara Lovell

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Though we recognise the intention is to seek alignment with current NPPF terminology. We believe that the proposed wording introduces ambiguity as there is no clarity regarding what may constitute wholly exceptional reasons and what a suitable compensation strategy would look like. We suggest that suitably aligned wording could be ' ... refused unless wholly exceptional reasons to allow it and a suitable compensation strategy both exist. The council will seek to develop guidance regarding what constitutes wholly exceptional circumstances consist and suitable compensation strategy.'