Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11781
Received: 15/02/2015
Respondent: CEG Land Promotions Limited
Agent: CODE Development Planners Ltd
All of the Options assessed in the interim SA and any development in the three broad areas will require the release of greenbelt land. The evidence base has always indicated that the strategic objective to "safeguard the greenbelt ..." cannot mean no encroachment into the greenbelt. There are clearly 'exceptional circumstances' to justify the alteration of the greenbelt. Under paragraph 83 of the NPPF a review should be undertaken through the preparation of the Local Plan taking into account the five purposes of the greenbelt (paragraph 80 of the NPPF) and the need to adopt a sound plan - 'positively prepared', 'justified', 'effective' and 'consistent with national policy'.
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