“The borough's countryside, its intrinsic character and beauty including areas of tranquil retreat will be recognised. Rural communities will embrace appropriate development, in many instances through the preparation of their own neighbourhood plans. This development will reflect each area's unique local character whilst providing and supporting much needed housing and employment, rural facilities and services, including high speed broadband and public transport. Locally important green spaces and valued local landscapes will be protected and enjoyed by all.”
The Council’s statement (above) is clearly contrary if the proposed new settlement of Dennybrook (site 977) or the other large sites in the parish go ahead. The parish of Staploe is the very rural in character and valued local landscapes would be eroded and local character utterly destroyed by such urbanised development.