Object

Representation ID: 63558

Received: 20/01/2014

Respondent: Mrs & Mrs Swindells and Star Pubs & Bar Ltd

Agent: Barton Willmore

There is concern regarding the Green Belt evidence used to inform the VHOSB document. The 'Critical Friend' Analysis document only provides assessment of the parcel of land the 'preferred option' site is located within, rather than all potential options for the settlement. As such it is considered limited weight should be afforded to the 'Critical Friend' Analysis pending a review of all Green Belt sites identified in the VHOSB document, as currently this does not provide an open and transparent assessment of all available alternative options. It should also be noted that the parcel of land The Site is located within in respect of the Partial Green Belt Review is considered to have an Outline Value Assessment of 'Medium-High', whereas the parcel the 'preferred option' site is situated within has a value of 'High', suggesting The Site is preferable in Green Belt terms. When considering the impacts resulting from HS2, the 'preferred option' site lies partly within the area that will experience potential noise effects, with nearby residential properties ranging from 'moderate adverse' to 'minor adverse' impact, as shown in plan 20612-SL-P-03. It is considered that this further demonstrates the acceptability of The Site given it will be located in an area of less Green Belt value and no impacts resulting from HS2, when compared with the 'preferred option' site.