Support

Representation ID: 4868

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Banks Property

Banks Property supports Policy SP2 which seeks to achieve sustainable development in line with the National Planning Policy Framework. Like the NPPF, this theme should be central to the entire Local Plan and spatial priorities within it. Policy SP2 states that Principal Towns and Local Growth Centres (including Burley in Wharfedale) will be supported, protected and enhanced as hubs for the local economy, housing and community. We support the creation of well designed, high quality development and sustainable places where people want to live and work. The allocation of employment land alongside housing to reduce the need to travel and ensure the vitality and viability of settlements is an important element of sustainable development. The draft Plan currently has an absence of employment land allocations in Wharfedale; this should be addressed to ensure sustainable growth is achieved.