Object

Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Representation ID: 1670

Received: 30/11/2016

Respondent: ConnectedCities Ltd

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

Object SP1:
e.Maintain the role of key settlements within and adjoining the District as the main focus for housing,employment and new development making use of previously developed land where possible providing it is within the 1km radius pedshed of a rail station;
f.Ensure the long-term vitality of the District's villages by supporting growth which provides opportunities for the natural expansion of the existing residents and sustains key facilities;
g.Grant planning permission for proposals that,individually or cumulatively:
i.Deliver an appropriate mix of homes,jobs and facilities within1km of permanent way public transport that contribute towards the targets and aspirations in this Plan

Full text:

In order to accommodate the predicted population growth with the minimum impact on carbon emissions and traffic congestion ConnectedCities focuses all development on sustainable transport. See http://www.connectedcities.co.uk/sustainable-growth

It does not consider development where this is not possible to be sustainable. See http://www.connectedcities.co.uk/vision-2050/green-belt