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ID sylw: 107224

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Andrew Sweeney

Asiant : Mrs Eleanor Lovett

The emerging Plan acknowledges the contribution that small scale and windfall development can make towards meeting overall development needs, however it is considered that the draft Policy identified does not go far enough in this regard.
The draft policy also suggests that in respect of Green Belt locations, development will be limited to limited infilling or limited affordable housing. It should be recognised that there are likely to be suitable sites within the Plan area, which are within the Green Belt at present, but could provide sustainable development opportunities. The introduction of Grey Belt through the revised Framework in late 2024, as noted above, requires that grey belt sites should be prioritised when considering the release of Green Belt land for development, in addition to previously developed land. The level of housing that the emerging Plan must find in order to address the minimum level of housing need identified, is such that the authorities must be positively considering opportunities for small grey belt sites such as the land at Springbrook Lane, which can assist in ensuring that the preparation of the Plan is consistent with national policy.