11.6

In order to reduce the amount of Green Belt land released for residential, the Council are proposing to reallocate a number of existing employment sites for either residential or mixed use proposals.

However, in order to meet the number of jobs required in the RSS, additional employment sites will be required, as the supply of employment land within the District is tight, this will require the release of Green Belt land.

The Employment Land Study recommends that any de-allocations of employment land be compensated for by the allocation of 18 hectares of new employment sites.

The idea of not releasing land for residential and then releasing it for employment purposes is a contradiction, as it still requires the release of Green Belt.

Amend Second Sentence of Paragraph 11.6:

'...The Council consider it necessary to review some of these allocations, particularly in light of changes to the economy and the decline of the manufacturing sectors. As part of this review existing employment sites, where these sites are in sustainable locations, they will be protected to ensure that they continue to provide employment generated opportunities, including the redevelopment for other employment uses. Only in instances when the site offers both outdated accommodation and is not located in a sustainable location, will it be considered for mixed use, residential development, and/or community uses.'

Reword Paragraph 11.11:

'In order to address the recommendations of the Employment Land Study an assessment should be made of the existing employment sites, in conjunction with the requirement for new housing to consider whether any of the existing employment land should be de-allocated, and if so whether any new employment sites should be allocated.'