Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 6967
Received: 10/03/2015
Respondent: Boyer Planning
Representation Summary:
The Sustainability Appraisal prepared by URS assesses the significant effects of development within Greenfield Sites or Brownfield Sites in relation to the five suggested locations for Strategic Development. The report concludes across all topics, both options perform similarly across all topics (air quality, biodiversity etc.). Whilst the general provisions of the NPPF would support the use of brownfield sites above Green Belt release, It is clear (and acknowledged by the Borough Council) that there is not sufficient brownfield sites to meet the requirements of the Borough Council and that Green Belt sites must be released.
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