Comment

Development and Site Allocations (DaSA) Local Plan - Options and Preferred Options

Representation ID: 22710

Received: 20/02/2017

Respondent: Cantelupe Community Association

Representation Summary:

BEX5 should NOT be included. RDC's Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study not fully considered which stated BEX5, in current condition/size, as being of particular high value. Also shortage of accessible open space in area. Following 'Site Assessment Methodologies', site is inappropriate due to impacts on: flood risk, integrity/setting of Listed buildings, local character/amenities, community facilities to meet local needs, housing and infrastructure priorities/community preferences, provision of leisure/recreation to meet local needs, highway safety, value to local economy, Brownfield/greenfield nature of site (site is greenfield), past contamination, land stability and other site conditions adding to costs and/or risks.

Full text:

BEX5 should NOT be included. RDC's Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study not fully considered which stated BEX5, in current condition/size, as being of particular high value. Also shortage of accessible open space in area. Following 'Site Assessment Methodologies', site is inappropriate due to impacts on: flood risk, integrity/setting of Listed buildings, local character/amenities, community facilities to meet local needs, housing and infrastructure priorities/community preferences, provision of leisure/recreation to meet local needs, highway safety, value to local economy, Brownfield/greenfield nature of site (site is greenfield), past contamination, land stability and other site conditions adding to costs and/or risks.