Object
Core Strategy Submission Document
Representation ID: 16050
Received: 29/10/2009
Respondent: Mrs Fiona Jury
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
The general approach to the identification and efficient use of land for housing is supported, however, the redevelopment of the four existing employment sites is unrealistic in the timescale proposed. It is also counter-productive to the strategy, as it does not represent sustainable practice or meet the test of soundness. It will require the allocation of alternative employment land in the Green Belt to accommodate the displaced businesses. It would be more appropriate to upgrade existing employment sites where possible, and identify additional land on the edge of the most sustainable settlements to accommodate future housing growth.
The general approach to the identification and efficient use of land for housing is supported, however, the redevelopment of the four existing employment sites is unrealistic in the timescale proposed. It is also counter-productive to the strategy, as it does not represent sustainable practice or meet the test of soundness. It will require the allocation of alternative employment land in the Green Belt to accommodate the displaced businesses. It would be more appropriate to upgrade existing employment sites where possible, and identify additional land on the edge of the most sustainable settlements to accommodate future housing growth.