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ID sylw: 108815

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Barratt David Wilson Homes (Mercia)

Asiant : Savills

Draft Policy Direction 31 states that development proposals should prioritise access to public transport, walking and cycling routes. However neither the Policy text nor supporting explanation make specific reference to the sustainability benefits which arise from the proximity of strategic new development locations to existing railway stations. This is considered to be particularly important in the context of SWLP strategy being heavily influenced by a strategy based on sustainable travel and rail corridors. The text should be updated accordingly to reflect this.
Development near a railway station with existing regular services to key destinations will assist in achieving a reduction in car dependence, and provide access for all including through allowing those with reduced mobility and or low-income to access reliable public transport services and thereby access wider social benefits and employment opportunities.