13. Allocation & Deallocation Enabling Clause

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This component prepares EHDC to introduce an enabling clause stating that land allocated in the Local Plan but not brought forward within a reasonable period (e.g. 5 years) may be deallocated. This clause sets expectations now—even though formal deallocation requires a Local Plan review later.

ComponentAllocation & Deallocation Enabling Clause
What It DeliversGives EHDC leverage over land that is allocated but not delivered.
FunctionSets expectations that allocation is conditional on timely progress and public benefit.
Legal BasisForward policy drafting under NPPF paragraph 22 and Local Plan review powers.
Completion CriteriaLanguage adopted in EHDC internal policy and planning guidance.
How to ImplementAdd enabling clause to Local Plan review documents and Strategic Land Allocation policy framework.
TimelineBy next Local Plan review submission
OwnerPlanning Policy Team / Local Plan Steering Group
🟢 Phase 1: Immediate Action via Existing Tools
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📘 Disclaimer:

This document is a conceptual proposal prepared for consideration by East Hampshire District Council (EHDC). It does not represent current policy but outlines an optional framework that EHDC could choose to adopt, pilot, or develop further. It has been designed to be implementable in its current form or used as a foundation for future formal guidance or policy inclusion.