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Representation ID: 19442

Received: 24/02/2009

Respondent: Environment Agency

It is encouraging that the 'Preferred Option' for the distribution of development follows the principle of sustainable development directing development towards existing service centres. This will reduce the reliance on the car reducing emissions and contributing to the improvement of air quality. It is encouraging that it is noted that there may be environmental impacts which will limit the potential for growth in settlements that may otherwise be suitable, such as Rye, Battle and the rural settlement of Robertsbridge, both of which have significant flood risk and land contamination constraints.
Recommendation 1:
Paragraph 5.61 - Include land contamination as a significant environmental constraint to development in Rye which coupled with the element of flood risk has the potential to result in unacceptable impact on the environment.