The landscape in the area is of high scenic quality. Existing development along Battery Road already detracts from the character of the area to some extent but we agree that the current arrangement and character of the houses gives a feel of low density.

We believe that the creation and maintenance of strategic gaps is fundamental to maintaining the character and feel of this unique area and that there is a strong case for extending the gap as proposed. Specifically:

* Further ribbon development along Fairlight Road would detract from the character of the area and undermine the current separation between Fairlight and Fairlight Cove (para 8.4)

* It is particularly important that pressures for infill development between the northern boundary of the existing gap and Battery Hill are resisted (para 8.16). An extension of the strategic gap as proposed would be the most effective way of achieving this

* We strongly agree that Warren Road is/should be at the heart of the strategic gap and that infill development along it should be resisted (para 8.19)

For these reasons we support the proposal to extend the strategic gap as suggested in Fairlight Map