Support

Representation ID: 2518

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Peter Down

Whilst I support the proposed Policy SP10, the protection, maintenance and enhancement of Green Belt areas should be based on those currently designated and not the amended Green Belts as detailed in the draft Local Plan. Other Green and Blue Infrastructure benefits do not appear to have been recognised, including: re-opening of culverted watercourses; preventing development within the floodplain (especially within the 1 in 100 (1%) AEP fluvial flood zone); removing existing developments from the floodplain (especially within the 1 in 100 (1%) AEP fluvial flood zone); providing green spaces alongside watercourses, and; insisting that minimum proportions of green and blue areas be provided in future developments.
Further information is required as to how this policy is to be implemented. It is unlikely to be sufficient to rely on the planning application process alone and additional measures, such as, financial incentives and disincentives, are likely to be required.