Object
Core Strategy Submission Document
Representation ID: 16022
Received: 28/10/2009
Respondent: Mr H Snell
Agent: Capita Symonds
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Whilst the recognition to release green belt land is supported, the proposals to release significant quantities of development in second and third tier settlements below more sustainable settlements like Hockley are unsound. Furthermore the approach is contrary to the RSS policy framework and the provisions of sustainable locations for housing growth espoused in PPS1 and PPS3. The Council's own evidence and lack of strategic evidence on infrastructure and impact on European Habitats further undermines the effectiveness of Policy H3 as drafted to be the most sustainable option.
Whilst the recognition to release green belt land is supported, the proposals to release significant quantities of development in second and third tier settlements below more sustainable settlements like Hockley are unsound. Furthermore the approach is contrary to the RSS policy framework and the provisions of sustainable locations for housing growth espoused in PPS1 and PPS3. The Council's own evidence and lack of strategic evidence on infrastructure and impact on European Habitats further undermines the effectiveness of Policy H3 as drafted to be the most sustainable option.