As discussed previously in other modifications,7.1 states "the housing provisions seek to maximise the contribution that the villages can make to sustainable growth prejudicing their individual character and amenities, as well as those of their shared, for the most part High AONB, landscape setting".

Housing will not contribute to sustainable growth.This statement is false under NPPF guidance point 15 which reads "with clear policies that will guide how the presumption should be applied locally". This statement should be reviewed as the evidence suggested in DTZ's report shows the current imbalance between business and housing projections. Only businesses and employment can contribute in this regard and remains a guide for housing numbers needed. There has been insufficient need for this area for new business growth and clearly shows the lack of demand which the modification seeks to improve. This section should be deleted as it does not follow NPPF policy.