The settlement hierarchy set out in Policy SP2 lists Ickleford as a Category A village, the second tier of the hierarchy behind the main towns. We support this conclusion as it reflects the size and function of the village. While development is understandably directed towards the main towns, the Local Plan nevertheless acknowledges that "it is important to allow growth of the villages in order to allow those communities to continue to function". We support the level of growth directed to Ickleford as part of the overall hierarchy.