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Representation ID: 728

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Define Planning and Design Ltd (on behalf of Bloor Homes Ltd)

BHL recognises the intention of Policy DS1 and welcomes the proposed allocation of suitable non-Green Belt sites such as the strategic allocation at ‘North of Penkridge’ ahead of the release of Green Belt land; which is in accordance with the NPPF. With that said, SSC should identify additional 'safeguarded' Green Belt sites to ensure the permanence of the revised Green belt boundary.

In relation to Policy DS2, BHL notes that the NPPF does not seek to apply a blanket protection of the countryside for its own sake. Policy DS2 should, therefore, be redrafted to reflect the imperatives of the NPPF.