Support

Representation ID: 60201

Received: 29/07/2013

Respondent: Gladman Developments

Supports the identification of Radford Semele as one of the five Primary Service Villages.

The Draft Settlement Hierarchy Report 2013 provides an accurate assessment of the village, and clearly takes into account the importance of various local services and facilities, and the distance people will travel to them by means of transport other than the private car.

Therefore support the approach taken and the conclusions drawn within it, particularly in relation to the designation of Radford Semele as a Primary Service Village.

New housing for Radford Semele

The thrust of the emerging Local Plan recognises national planning guidance that housing should be directed towards the most sustainable settlements, to ensure that sufficient housing is available to meet a growing population and a fall in household size.

Radford Semele, as one of the most sustainable villages, to accommodate additional development in the coming years.

Support the proposed allocation of between 100 and 150 dwellings to the settlement before 2029.

In making this comment note particularly that Radford Semele is not washed over by the Green Belt meaning it is less constrained than many other villages, including the most sustainable ones, within the District.