The policy would benefit from clarification as to what "Larger sites" means under bullet 'A'. We note that on page 21 the plan also refers to "Strategic Sites". If they are one and the same, this should be clarified.

Under bullet 'A' the Policy states that a 'Development Brief' will be required for all "Strategic Sites" of over 500 dwellings and that said brief would be prepared jointly by the Council and developers in consultation with the community. In principle, we do not object to the requirement but believe that additional information is required to explain what the purpose of the briefs will be, how they will be brought forward and whether or not it is the Council's intention to formally adopt the document. Regards the last point we would be opposed to the documents being formally adopted on account that it would, due to consultation requirements and ratification by the Council, add further delay to sites being brought forward and developed.