Support

Representation ID: 1262

Received: 03/07/2008

Paragraph 7.9 refers to the Sustainability Appraisal prepared by the Council including the fact that Option 3 is preferable to Option 4 in terms of securing better opportunities for essential infrastructure provision. Whilst agreeing with this approach, it is considered that the comprehensive planning of the area will avoid a more piecemeal appraoch to housing provision involving a multiplicity of peripheral greenfield sites. Relying on ad hoc sites naturally involves many land owners who need to be willing to develop their land. In this context it is important that the Council is aware that owners whom we represent are willing to see their land developed & at an early stage. They are keen to engage with council & appropriate stakeholders who will be involved in the allocation & development process. The owners' land is not constrained, there is common ownership between the northern section of proposed housing allocation & identified means of access to it from Battle Road. The lack of constraint is a material consideration which adds to the realistic prospects of this land being brought forward for new development.