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Earlier stages of the local plan process involving consultation and accompanying assessments - contained most particularly in relevant Sustainability Appraisals have presented a logical narrative to the spatial strategy contained in the current Regulation 18 consultation document. As detailed in paragraph 6.3.2 of the Sustainability Appraisal Interim Report January 2018, the option of developing a new community between West Horndon and Basildon has featured in the appraisal of reasonable spatial strategy alternatives within the 2015 and 2016 Interim SA Reports. In our view, the draft spatial strategy is properly set to achieve the Vision and Strategic Objectives of the Plan and has properly considered the various other options for growth. In the case of the contribution to be made by DHGV the Promoters have confidence in being able to deliver the form, scale and timing of development required to make its contribution towards achieving the Spatial Strategy