Object

Representation ID: 66336

Received: 20/06/2014

Respondent: Cllr Ann Blacklock

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Re: criterion g of the policy.

The plan is unsound and fails 3 of the 4 tests of compliance because this element - removing a very large area from Green Belt -
Is not positively prepare in that it is unreasonable to be meeting the unmet employment need of a neighbouring authority when it requires sacrificing Green Belt land and destroying the character of historic villages.
Is not consistent with national policy on Green Belt and the 5 criteria for maintain designated Green Belt areas [ NPPF section 9 para 80] and is not consistent with the principle of sustainable development.
Is not justified in that there are reasonable alternative available in the sub region.
This measure was added to Draft Publication Plan at the 11th hour; there was NO prior consultation: no consultation with neighbouring residents, nor with ward councillors, nor with the Member's Policy Review Group. It therefore fails to meet the requirements of the SCI.