Policy H2 - Extensions to residential envelopes and phasing and Appendix H1

We acknowledge that this policy for the Core Strategy appropriately sets out the broad areas for extensions to residential envelopes and phasing. However it does not clearly identify the release of green field land and does not identify specific areas, although it is implied that this would involve redefining the Green Belt Boundary.

The identification to extend the existing settlement of Hockley is wholly supported. However the justification for the proposal to extend the envelope and phasing for only West Hockley is unclear. There is no objection to the principle of extending West Hockley; however the LDF should ensure that land allocations are evenly spread both throughout the plan period and throughout Hockley.