BASE HEADER

Yes

ID sylw: 106205

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Sir Richard Hamilton Will Trust

Asiant : Carter Jonas

The general spatial strategy of the SWLP appears sound. The strategy seeks to focus development in sequentially preferable locations, in terms of their access to services and facilities. The more sustainable settlements with close links between housing, jobs and services are likely to have the ability to support more growth. However, the Trust believe that it is essential that appropriate services and infrastructure are provided alongside new development.

The Trust supports the principle of Growth Strategy Priority Areas and finds the hierarchical approach as set out in the SWLP to be drafted from a reasonable basis. It is especially important that the Councils have aligned the hierarchy across the two districts.

The Trust notes that the Growth Strategy Priority Areas considers:

• The provision of employment, retail services, education facilities in the settlements.
• The proximity to other settlements which may offer different or a wider variety services and facilities.
• The availability and quality of public and active transport connections.

It is important for the continued sustainable growth of the communities in the districts, and the economy, that economic growth, remains a key part of the growth strategy.