* Para 7.38 comments that the degree of growth at Battle (and Rye) is moderated due to high environmental factors. It states Battle is 'heavily constrained by its historic form and AONB setting ... [and] ... by traffic congestion'. Policy BA1 however proposes:

o 400-440 net additional dwellings with land to be found for approximately 100 dwellings for completion by 2028.

o 10,000m² employment floor space.

o 1,000m² retail floor space.

o Improvements to the provision of open space, sport and recreation facilties.

The Plan provides no indication as to how specific strategic issues are to be dealt with, bar reference in Para 11.16 to transport and car parking. The development approach appears to be solely reactive, being one of mitigating impacts arising from individual planning applications/development.

* Sector 5 is supported as a preferred general location for development for the reasons cited in the Battle Town Study main report, viz:

1) It would have better access to employment at Hastings/St Leonards, Marley Lane and Station Approach, giving rise to less cross town movements at Battle.

2) Have better access to the main line railway station with more rail users, being within easy walking distance from their homes.

3) Be generally less exposed within the landscape of the High Weald AONB.

* Representations made elsewhere argue that the housing allocation for Battle should be raised. This is:

1) To bring the overall housing target into line with the South East Plan target; and

2) As a contingency in the event of further delay/cancellation of the Link Road and the consequential loss of housing and employment opportunities at Northeast Bexhill.

* Housing Allocations in Sector 5 would need to reflect this in the site allocations process.