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Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation
Representation ID: 344
Received: 03/10/2013
Respondent: South Essex Partnership University NHS Trust
Agent: Bidwells
Pastoral Way, Warley
The SA reaffirms the site's suitability demonstrating its high sustainability credentials. The only potential matters flagged are:
BIODIVERSITY: The site is 1km from the nearest SSSI (Thorndon Park);
LANDSCAPE: The site is in the Green Belt; and
LANDSCAPE: The site adjoins a Special Landscape Area.
None of these matters would result in 'significant harm', nor do they pose insurmountable barriers to development. They are also significantly outweighed by the considerable sustainability credentials of the site (acknowledged by the SA), particularly the contribution the site would make to delivering much needed new homes.
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