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ID sylw: 105750

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: HG Hodges Ltd

Asiant : Ridge and Partners LLP

The consultation document states that the SWLP Spatial Growth Strategy prioritises the use of suitable urban brownfield land before considering other locations. We support Policy Direction 9, which aligns with the NPPF, as it allows for brownfield land outside urban areas to be used to enhance sustainability in large-scale developments like new settlements. This is consistent with the NPPF's emphasis on utilising previously-developed land while ensuring it does not conflict with other policies, particularly those protecting biodiversity. Consequently, Draft Policy Direction 9 aligns with the NPPF. It highlights the LMA site’s potential as a new settlement given that a large part of the LMA site is brownfield land.