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ID sylw: 108342

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Caddick Land

Asiant : Stantec

Draft Policy Direction 9 confirms that the SWLP will make “full use” of urban brownfield land before development is considered in other locations.

Whilst this approach is common practice and enshrined in national policy, the Councils should ensure that any consideration of brownfield sites is robustly tested for viability to ensure deliverability. It is commonly accepted that brownfield sites often have development constraints
that render the viability of such schemes marginal, often to the detriment of affordable housing delivery.

It is submitted that the Councils should look to provide a balanced approach between using brownfield land and green field sites in sustainable locations, such as Land North and South of Hill Wootton Road, Leek Wootton.