We support the proposed additional paragraph as it sets out a series of simple justifications for the understanding of the reader, explaining the broad rationale underlying the identification of the villages considered suitable to accommodate a higher level of planned growth. We believe that this justification is sufficient in detail within this part of the Plan, which should in any case be read in the round to understand why the allocation of sites in those specific locations are considered appropriate: conversely it is not necessary to provide a detailed exposition as to why individual settlements are included or excluded from consideration - where again the Plan should be read in its entirety. The additional wording is considered therefore sufficient to support the effectiveness of the Plan in providing context to the spatial strategy.

In that context we support MM012 insofar as it identifies Little Wymondley as a suitable location based on its proximity to, and sustainable transport connections with, neighbouring towns.