Support

Representation ID: 1978

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Terra Strategic

Agent: Terra Strategic

The Council have prepared a robust evidence base to support the Local Plan review. A Green Belt Study accompanies the review. As the majority of the district is covered in Green Belt, this is appropriate as it is likely that some release will be required to meet the demands. However, the Council should be prioritising areas for growth outside of the Green Belt to minimise the changes to the Green Belt boundary. Paragraph 141 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) clearly states that Local Authorities are required to fully examine all other reasonable options for meeting identified need before determining that exceptional circumstances exist Land at Penkridge Road, Acton Trussell is outside of the Green Belt and is a reasonable option for meeting housing need.