Comment

Representation ID: 18849

Received: 14/02/2007

Respondent: Land Securities plc

Agent: CGMS Ltd

We support the broad principles for the location of development, particularly the priority to make best use of urban land, especially through the re-use of previously developed land / buildings.

With regard to retail, we recognise that the size and location of existing units do not provide for an attractive shopping environment for customers and occupiers. Therefore, alternative locations are required, and existing out of centre locations should be considered appropriate for further retailing, such as Ravenside Retail Park.

Community and recreation facilities in out of town location may not be the most appropriate location as modernisation and expansion in existing locations would not be possible.