Draft Policy E4 confirms that area 1A is expected to be developed as the first phase of the business park, and includes the removal of the brickwork cottages.

C and S Associates support the designation of the site for development. The Brickworks site is previously developed land and currently lies derelict and detracts from the surrounding landscape. Redevelopment will enhance the area and enable the clean up of the site which is likely to incur significant costs.

The potential significant costs associated with clean up should be taken into account when considering the appropriateness or otherwise of any planning obligations. This will ensure that the development is viable.