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Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation

Representation ID: 4962

Received: 02/09/2021

Respondent: Dean and Shelton Neighbourhood Planning Group

Representation Summary:

The following principles should apply to consideration of the Council’s preferred development options::-
• The plan should adopt a ‘brownfield first’ approach to the spatial strategy.
• The focus on transport corridors is supported, subject to the need to avoid development intrusion on high quality agricultural land, open countryside, and rural communities as far as possible
• Developments should be delivered in a way that maximises environmental protection and enhancement opportunities
• Full weight should be given to the views of parish councils and local residents

Full text:

The following principles should apply to consideration of the Council’s preferred development options::-
• The plan should adopt a ‘brownfield first’ approach to the spatial strategy.
• The focus on transport corridors is supported, subject to the need to avoid development intrusion on high quality agricultural land, open countryside, and rural communities as far as possible
• Developments should be delivered in a way that maximises environmental protection and enhancement opportunities
• Full weight should be given to the views of parish councils and local residents