The Council's identification of a general area of east Ashingdon as potentially suitable for future residential development is supported. However, land immediately to the Rear of Golden Cross Road, Brays Lane and Nelson Road (as identified on the accompanying plan) has not been included in its entirety as a preferred option. The entire site is contiguous with, and physically 'contained' by, existing residential development on three sides and it's eastern boundary does not extend further in that direction than housing in Nelson Road to the North and Brays Lane to the south. This renders the line defensible as a boundary to the Green Belt making the site a natural choice as a least harmful extension to the built up area. Vehicular access is currently available from Brays Lane with possible access also available from Golden Cross Road. Part of the site at its southern end has been included in options EA2 and EA3 but objection is raised to the Councils omission of the greater part of the site. The entire site should constitute a preferred option. The site is in single ownership.