Comment

Core Strategy Issues & Options

Representation ID: 18719

Received: 08/02/2007

Respondent: English Village Projects

Agent: Evison & Company

Representation Summary:

In relation to Aim 3, it is critical that the concept of sustainability is correctly understood and applied rather than being skewed in favour of those sustainability concerns arising from traffic generation.

In relation to Aim 1, it is critical that:

(i) More than lip service is paid to securing new development of the desired local character.
(ii) It is made clear that enhancing the environment includes being vigilant

(a) To redress past mistakes which have harmed the environment and quality and character of settlements
(b) To identify means of securing such redress not limited to the use of public powers and funds.