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Delete criterion F of Policy PC15, and insert the following wording after paragraph 7.103 -

The Council acknowledges that due to the extent of the Green Belt in Brentwood there may be instances where new buildings related to community or educational uses may be proposed e.g. a new village hall, ancillary buildings related to an existing school. In accordance with the NPPF, these types of uses will be considered inappropriate development. However, the locational need for these types of uses will be given appropriate weight when considering whether there are very special circumstances that weigh in favour of the proposals.

4. Consistent with National Policy.

Policy PC15 F as currently proposed allows for the provision of educational facilities in the Green Belt to be looked upon favourably.

During the EIP for Chelmsford City Council's (CCC) Local Plan the Inspector's view that education and community use is inappropriate development in the Green Belt was generally accepted. As a result CCC suggested Main Modification to comply with the NPPF (paragraphs 143 & 145). This is set out in the Examination Hearing Statement - Matter 9 - The Environment, as follow -

Proposed changes:
Delete criterion A. (iv) of Policy CO2.
Amend the text of paragraph 8.49 of the Reasoned Justification to:

The Council acknowledges that due to the extent of the Green Belt in Chelmsford
there may be instances where new buildings related to community or educational uses may be proposed e.g. a new village hall, new ancillary buildings related to an existing school. In accordance with the NPPF, these types of uses will be considered inappropriate development. However, the locational need for these types of uses will be given appropriate weight when considering whether there are very special circumstances that weigh in favour of the proposals.

It is recommended that criterion F of Policy PC15 be deleted and supporting text is inserted/amended within the Green Belt section of the Local Plan.