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Representation ID: 2869

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Alison Tribe

I agree with the priorities set out for site allocation but I think it is dishonest to pretend that the use of Greenfield sites is 'sustainable'. In 1987 the Bruntland Commission defined 'sustainability' as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” It is preferable to build on Greenfield sites rather than on Green Belt, but you should be honest about the fact that the sites will not be ‘greenfield’ for future generations.
In order to minimise the building on Greenfield and Green Belt, the Council should insist on higher density housing eg fewer detached properties and double garages. If the Council is to live up to its' good intentions, it must stand firm in its' dealings with developers.