Issues and Options

It is considered that the Council is best placed to determine whether there is evidence that house building within the Borough is required to go beyond new national house building standards.

The provision and enhancement of pedestrian and cycle routes to local facilities and accessibility to public transport are considered to be ways which can encourage the greater use of sustainable modes of transport through the Local Plan.

It is not considered that existing planning polices fail to cover important national or local issues on the protection and enhancement of the natural environment.

There are not considered to be any matters addressed in new Government guidance which is not adequately covered by existing policies or referenced within the Issues and Options Consultation document. Further matters may come to light upon publication of the first detailed draft of the Local Plan Review.