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Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation
Representation ID: 1564
Received: 01/10/2013
Respondent: Mr. David Gale
Representation Summary:
As mentioned in paragraph 2 above, current Green Belt land protects the village from even more severe flooding. In fact, it is possible that the Green Belt around West Horndon, along the A127 and beneath the hills of Thorndon Country Park, should be classified as "safeguarded land" (NPPF 85) to prevent flooding to the village and the A127.
There are, however, other reasons why that Green Belt land is important, and the plan seems to contradict the NPPF
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