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ID sylw: 102637

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Miss Phoebe Withnall

Draft Policy Direction 2 assumes that new settlements can be developed sustainably but does not address key risks. Creating a new town requires substantial infrastructure—roads, schools, healthcare, utilities—yet there is no guarantee these will be in place when needed. The policy suggests that these settlements will be designed to reduce external trips, but many of the locations identified have poor transport links, making them heavily car-dependent. Large-scale development in open countryside risks permanent loss of farmland and natural habitats. Before committing to new settlements, there must be clear evidence that they are necessary, viable, and genuinely sustainable.