Masterplan must be re-drawn and Policy KN2 re-drafted. There are two reasonable alternatives which must be considered.
The first is to leave the extent of any built development to the South to extend no further than the existing public footpath linking Warwick Road with Grove Road. The area to the south of the footpath should remain Green Belt and enhanced for open space, ecology, heritage and to provide compensation for loss of Green Belt in relation to other parts of the allocation.
The second reasonable alternative is to utilise the line of the Cuttle Brook which is intended to be de-culverted and integrated into the drainage and environmental strategy for the site. This will be a strong physical feature, which will clearly demarcate the sensitive southern part of the site.
Without due consideration of reasonable alternatives and subsequent amendments, the allocation of site KN2 is considered to be unsound.
Vehicular accesses should be avoided from roads to the East which includes Station Road, Grove Road and Knowle Wood Road. These roads should be used to provide traffic free pedestrian and cycle routes.
Policy KN2 and supporting Concept Plan should be amended to retain the southern section of the site within the Green Belt. This area of the site can then be used for Green Belt compensation measures.

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