This policy is not legally compliant as it is inappropriate to categorise Whitwell as a Category A village.
These villages are defined as needing to increase in size to thrive. This completely conflicts with the findings of the Parish Plan and Housing Questionnaire. The PP indicates that only 70% of the village does not consider small scale development to be appropriate or required. respondents also stated that if the village was required to expand then only 13-14 homes could be accommodated. Whitwell is a popular hub for walkers and cyclists from nearby towns and this role should be preserved.