Through proposed changes to the Core Strategy Submission Document (in response to representations 15740 Object and 15741 Object) it is proposed that Baltic Wharf, Essex Marina and other associated areas will be recognised as an exisitng substantial and major developed site in the Green Belt. Furthermore, the changes proposed by the Local Planning Authority state: "The redevelopment framework for the site should be recognised in the context of future expansion of the marina based facilities but including a broad range of developments and land uses". Consistency with Annex c of PPG2 is indicated as a guiding policy framework.
It is vital that the thrust of the policy framework in the Core Strategy is given a more detailed perspective in the Allocations DPD - enabling the physical extent of the major developed site to be defined, and the broad range of developments and uses to be set out. The current options for the Baltic Wharf site only recognise/allocate part of the site, and do so exclusively for employment/economic development. That is inconsistent with Annex C of PPG2 which would allow for a broader range of potential developments and uses. The Allocations DPD must reflect and be consistent with PPG2, and with Policy URV2 of the Core Strategy Submission Document.