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ID sylw: 107618

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Network Rail

Asiant : CBRE

Network Rail does not object in principle to development, including housing and similar
allocations, close to the railway. It is important however such development does not restrict
existing or likely future operational rail requirements in line with the ‘agent of change’
principle established in paragraph 200 of the National Planning Policy Framework (“NPPF”).

It is therefore requested that any future new settlement and housing allocations, and general
policies concerned with the development of housing (e.g. pursuant to Policy Direction 25)
include a criterion that development should not impact on the railway or the ability to carry
out activities reasonably necessary for its ongoing operation. It is additionally recommended
that the Plan refers to the need for appropriate Asset Protection Agreements to be entered
into to protect railway infrastructure as part of future development.

Additionally, Network Rail requests that they be involved in discussions for any major new
settlement or similar proposals that could have implications in terms of requirements for new
and / or enhanced rail infrastructure.