Support
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 63504
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Friends of the Earth
-As outlined in the National Planning Policy Framework, policies should concentrate on reducing the need to travel, reducing use of the private car and maximising the opportunities for use of public transport. Generally the current proposals do follow these principles and clearly significant thought has been put into this section of the consultation document. Pleased that previous proposals for a 'northern relief road' have been dropped at this stage of the consultation.
-Strongly support the improvements to the cycle network which are proposed. Generous provision for walking, cycling and public transport access from all new development sites to their local town centres will be essential. A network of generously sized off-road cycle paths throughout new developments will be desirable.
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