BL2 should include:-
Development of the site is dependent upon walking, cycling and public transport improvements being secured and capable of being viably maintained, in full compliance with P7 and P8.
Development of the site will positively contribute to reducing flood risk caused by Mount Brook and River Blythe at Cheswick Green and further down stream .

The site should be expected to comply fully with policies P7 an P8. The wording within BL2 is weak. Compliance with these policies should be mandatory.

Also flooding caused by Mount Brook and River Blythe downstream of the site is a recognised problem. More floodwater storage capacity is required upstream. BL2.3.iii. should require the development to make a significant positive contribution towards reducing downstream flood risk.