In regard to paragraph 6.43, on behalf of Southern & Regional Developments, Claremont Planning would seek to identify that this paragraph demonstrates the Council cannot find sufficient land to accommodate the OAN within existing settlement areas. Furthermore, that the Council's application of preference for previously developed land over greenfield land has contributed to the suppression of housing delivery in the last 10 years, especially in respect of large areas of the District that area designated as Green Belt and remained sacrosanct. Instead, a review of Green Belt and settlement boundaries is required to identify suitable growth locations and ensure the emerging policy will be compliant with the National Planning Policy Framework. The Framework's approach to delivering development requires that the environmental strand of sustainable development has equal standing to the economy and social considerations, but that in the planning balance the need to accommodate identified needs means that areas of the Green Belt that contribute less to its functions should be actively considered for release, whilst also realising a strategic approach to delivery of large scale development is preferable to the safeguarding of Green Belt. Given that the majority of the District outside settlements is washed over by Green Belt, release of such land is inevitable to ensure sufficient sites are identified to meet the required housing need over the new planning period. A Green Belt review is required to identify the most suitable and sustainable options for release from the Green Belt, whilst also ensuring that the overall function of the Green Belt is not compromised. This will ensure that the plan remains effective in seeking sufficient housing land, but also remaining sound in ensuring adequate protection of the environment and the Green Belt.