Comment
Core Strategy Preferred Approaches
Representation ID: 1406
Received: 08/07/2008
Representation Summary:
Prioritise the use of previously developed land unless the conservation and amenity value is of substantive local interest.
The redevelopment of previously developed land makes a major contribution to sustainable development by reducing the amount of countryside & undeveloped land to be used. However these sites can be of high biodiversity value (PPS9, paragraph13)
Disused allotments, cemeteries & other green spaces within built up environments often provide an important refuge for wildlife & can significantly add to quality of life. These sorts of urban green spaces should not be targeted for development without a prior survey of their biodiversity & recreational potential