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Representation ID: 18381

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Johnson Mowat

In line with the NPPF it is correct that release of Green Belt is identified as a third priority after the allocation of land within settlements.

However, it is queried what ‘sustainable greenfield opportunities’ actually means and consideration should be given to revising this wording to remove ambiguity.

For these reasons, part A/2 of draft Policy SP4 should be amended to read: ‘Second priority to greenfield land located within and around the settlements where sustainable development can be achieved’.

To reflect NPPF paragraph 137 part A/3 of draft Policy SP4 should be amended to read:

‘Third priority to the release of Green Belt land in order to meet the remaining identified development need in full and as set out under Policy SP5’.