Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 5465
Received: 16/02/2015
Respondent: Thurrock Borough Council
North of the Borough (A):It is recognised that potential development options are limited in the broad area by its rural character and nature. Settlement expansion is constrained by limited transport and community infrastructure resulting in less sustainable forms of development.
However as stated in paragraph 3.14 of the document the potential offered by limited infill on brownfield sites should be investigated. Furthermore the capacity and re-use of previously developed land in the Green Belt for housing should be considered where appropriate and taking account of environmental and physical constraints. Sites should be appraised through the SHLAA and a criteria based policy included in the Local Plan should set out the circumstances and conditions when previously developed land can be redeveloped for housing.
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