I raise a representation in support of the development of CFS047 for market housing.
Any release of greenbelt damages the greenbelt, but given the need for market housing some release is inevitable. Urban intensification alone will not be sufficient to meet forecast need, as has been acknowledged in this Spacial Options consultation document.
If Green Belt sites have to be used, then CFS047 is a small but relatively low impact option.
This has been evidenced by several of the documents which form RDC evidence base for the new local plan, as follows:

1. Rochford and Southend Stage one and two greenbelt study assessment of the site:

- the site is contained to the south and west by the inset settlement of Rayleigh, which exerts an urbanising influence, and the site has very limited distinction from the inset urban area.
- the release of the site would would result in the current Green Belt boundary to be more regular than it is currently.

2. RDC's SHELAA 2017 report provides evidence that the single detached dwelling and garden which the site is comprised:

- has good access to educational, open spaces, retail facilities, public transport and existing residential areas.
- highways access to the site already exists, all utility services are present on the site, and no significant investment in road infrastructure or pathways would be required.
- classifies the site as viable.

3. CFS047 compares favourably to other sites and is deemed deliverable in RDC's site appraisal document.

4. National Planning Policy Framework also states:

"To promote the development of a good mix of sites local planning authorities should:
a) identify, through the development plan and brownfield registers, land to accommodate at least 10% of their housing requirement on sites no larger than one hectare."

CFS047 is classified as a brownfield site and is 0.4 hectare.

In conclusion, CFS047 should be released from Greenbelt because it:
- would provide a more regular defensible Greenbelt/Urban boundary.
- does limited harm to the greenbelt when compared to other options/sites.
- makes better use of what is previously developed land.
- would provide quality housing, in a highly sustainable and desirable area.
- makes best use of existing infrastructure, services and local facilities.
- adheres with NPPF guidance with regards smaller sites.

This could be achieved by considering the site as "limited infill", or as a limited urban extension to Rayleigh.