Object

Representation ID: 14093

Received: 14/12/2020

Respondent: Arden Cross Ltd

Agent: Turley

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? Yes

Duty to co-operate? Yes

ACL acknowledges the policy requirement for Green Belt compensation in accordance with paragraph 138 of the NPPF.
The proportionality of any compensatory improvements to Green Belt should be consistent with its performance in the SGBA, the degree to which its development has already been accepted, and the provision of on-site compensation in the form of green and blue infrastructure and public accessibility. The hierarchical approach set out in Policy P17A using the ‘concept masterplans’ for most sites identified in the plan is supported in principle and reference should therefore be made to the Arden Cross Masterplan.
It is considered that these measures proposed in the masterplan are proportionate and will significantly contribute to the protection and enhancement of the Green Belt’s environmental quality and accessibility. ACL welcomes further discussions with SMBC on the scope of compensatory improvements in line with the PPG.
It is recommended that Policy P17A(4) incorporates reference to viability given the possible tension with other costs associated with delivering physical and social infrastructure via CIL and/or Section 106 obligations, in accordance with paragraph 57 of the NPPF.