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Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation

Representation ID: 525

Received: 02/10/2013

Respondent: Ursuline Sisters

Agent: JTS Partnership LLP

Representation Summary:

The Sisters generally support this policy for managing growth. However it is considered that the Council should also have regard to the ability of a site to bring forward significant community and other benefits when allocating or granting planning permission. Where such benefits clearly outweigh the harmful impact of the development, planning permission should be granted. Consequently, the following criteria (h) should be added to Policy CP2:
"h. The opportunity to secure significant community or other benefits,
consistent with the Spatial Strategy and the presumption in favour of
sustainable development".

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