* OSS1 is not in general conformity with the regional plan.

* A substantial part of OSS1(i) (Additional Dwellings) and (iii)(a) (Bexhill) is unachievable, since a decision on the Link Road is awaited.

* OSS1 should refer to OSS2 in the event the Link Road does not proceed as envisaged.

* If the Link Road is further delayed/cancelled, this requires a re-evaluation, not just of the capacity of Bexhill, but of the role of other Rother settlements, in meeting the District's needs. It is unacceptable to ring fence the Bexhill urban extension, ie to say:

a) That without Link Road funding, the extension will not proceed and nor will housing and employment lost from the urban extension be provided for elsewhere in the District; or

b) That 'some' of these needs will be met elsewhere, but subject to further studies / later DPDs.

* The housing target for rural areas should be increased to enable the overall target for the District to be in general conformity with the South East Plan. Specifically, allocations for those settlements identified in the key diagram should be raised where sustainable development can be achieved, for example at Catsfield.