South of Gallows Hill/ West of Europa Way.

The proposed allocation of 1,600 in this location is not supported. It is our considered view that an allocation of this scale, in this location would result in an un-sustainable form of development. The proposed allocation, as graphically shown on Map 5, does not encourage a compact urban form but instead would result in a linear form of development stretching out into open countryside. With no existing services within a reasonable walking distance, and prospects for viable new or improved public transport services in the area considered limited, we believe that the allocation would encourage car based journey with resultant negative impacts on existing local highway infrastructure and traffic flows, in particular, those along the A452 (Europa Way).

It is interesting to note that this site was previously submitted to the Council for housing development as part of the preparation of the Core Strategy. However, based on an assessment of the sites availability, achievability and suitability as a housing site, it did not make it on to an 'Amber' list of potential sites to be considered as part of the Strategy. The Amber list was further whittled down to a list of 'Green' sites which was taken forward and included in the Preferred Options version of the Core Strategy.