Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

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Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Policy SP8: Housing

Representation ID: 112

Received: 25/10/2016

Respondent: Dr Bonita Thomson

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

Object to Policy SP8: Use of Green Belt, (unspecified) alternatives are available

Full text:

There are rules laid down re building on green belt land. This from the CPRE: Development on Green Belt land is supposed to be tightly controlled so that it can fulfil its main purpose: to serve as a buffer between towns, and between town and countryside. This gives the incentive to regenerate damaged and derelict land within the urban areas surrounded by Green Belt. At the same time, Green Belts bring social, environmental and economic benefits, while giving people a chance to tap into natural capital on their doorsteps.
Some housing plans are encroaching on the Green Belt around our towns when there are alternatives. The Green Belt should be fully maintained in the new local plan.

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