Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008

Comment

Representation ID: 19974

Received: 23/01/2009

Respondent: R & BG Properties LLP

Agent: WS Planning

'Rural Settlement - November 2008' analysed some rural settlements concluding that they would not be suitable for any development. This would appear to conflict with the Council's preferred option set out in the 'Preferred Strategy for Overall Spatial Development'.

Criterion (f) of the General Development Criteria seeks to "embrace the character and amenities of the area, especially the AONB". Whilst this is supported and the statutory duties required the LPA regarding the conserving and enhancement of the AONB are acknowledged, my clients are concerned that sites that are within the AONB should not be automatically precluded from any form of development.

Support

Representation ID: 19975

Received: 23/01/2009

Respondent: R & BG Properties LLP

Agent: WS Planning

9.27 - The provision of limited housing and community facilities in smaller settlements outside development boundaries is supported.

Comment

Representation ID: 20043

Received: 23/01/2009

Respondent: R & BG Properties LLP

Agent: WS Planning

The 10 objectives set out are broadly supported by my client; however it is requested that notwithstanding the restrictive national planning policy restrictions in relation to the High Weald AONB, there is sufficient flexibility within the Core Strategy to allow for some development within the AONB to meet the Council's objectives for rural areas.