Comment

Representation ID: 4877

Received: 21/12/2022

Respondent: Bellway Homes Ltd

Agent: Turley

NPPF paragraph 142 states that the removal of land from the Green Belt can be offset through compensatory improvements to the environmental quality and accessibility of the remaining Green Belt. Planning practice guidance clarifies that this could include
new or enhanced green infrastructure, woodland planting, landscape and visual enhancements, improvements to biodiversity and habitats, new or enhanced walking
and cycling routes, and improved access to new or existing recreational and playing field provision.

Policy DS2 reflects this approach and provides sufficient flexibility to agree a contribution if no specific scheme can be identified.

Bellway intend to engage with Kinver Parish Council to agree a suitable compensatory scheme for the land identified as part of the Hyde Lane (west) proposed allocation.