Object
Rochford District Core Strategy Regulation 26 Draft
Representation ID: 710
Received: 29/06/2007
Respondent: Mr J Needs & Aston Unit Trust
Agent: Sellwood Planning
Other parts of the Core Strategy make it clear that it may be necessary to release land from the Green Belt in order to achieve the housing provision in Rochford to 2021 as set out in the East of England RSS. In view of this, Green Belt releases should be included in the list of 'relaxation' areas referred to in the policy. Failure to do this would be unsound since there would be
(a) an inconsistency with other parts of the plan
(b) an inconsistency with national guidance in PPG2 which clearly states that where reviewed, Green Belt boundaries should be defined so they endure and do not require further short term amendments
(c) the policy does not provide the flexibility necessary to meet the housing provision to 2021.
The policy could be made sound by modifying the paragraph by the addition of a further sentence
"However, there will be some relaxation for major developed sites, green tourism and renewable energy proposals in the Green Belt. There will also be a review of Green Belt boundaries to ensure that sufficient land is available to meet the district housing provision to 2021."
On behalf of Aston Unit Trust and Mr J Needs, I enclose representations in respect of the Rochford Core Strategy Preferred Options.
As you will be aware from previous correspondence, my clients have a particular interest in land at Wellington Road, Rayleigh. Should you require any further information on this particular site or this batch of representations, please do not hesitate to contact me.