Object

Representation ID: 10999

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: JO Steel Consulting

Objection to the rejection of site OA/016 Wide Lane.

The Heritage impact reason cannot be substantiated as the Assessment makes clear.

An approved access offers adequate visibility splays

Development can offer a significant public benefit a new length of footpath, something that the Highway Authority will never be able to deliver.

Majority of the site has been previously developed.

This is a discrete site in landscape terms.

Well established tree belts offer a new defensible boundary to the Green Belt.

“When defining Green Belt boundaries plans should:
f) define boundaries clearly , using physical features that are readily recognisable and
likely to be permanent .“

This site can be delivered now, the landowner has engaged in talks with a local builder.

The Council still cannot demonstrate five years supply of land with permission for housing as required by the NPPF 2019. ( 2.06 years was the latest figure published- Five year Housing Land Statement)