Of the 4 options suggested, Option 1 (employment based) is the most attractive on the surface. This is what Little Common needs above all else rather than residential development due to the obvious lack of suitable infrastructure around Little Common (including lack of job opportunities). Being a brownfield site, this location should be developed come what may since it should be preferred over and above greenfield sites such as Spindlewood.

Another possible option would be a shared development combining a small residential area with employment based development thereby instantly providing the opportunity for the new residents to obtain work right on their door step (as well as other residents of Northeye).

To open up local job opportunities even further, a pedestrian and cycle path could also be provided from Barnhorn Green to Northeye.