Under "Challenge K - Protecting and enhancing our natural assets" I was disappointed to see that there isn't equal weighting given to the natural environment that borders Shirley. Allocation 13 is an area of biodiversity and habitat of value, an important area for local wildlife in Shirley. We have lost too many of these areas already.
Challenge E - Protecting key gaps between urban areas and settlements. Building houses on Allocation 13 is contrary to the objectives of this challenge. I live in Shirley South adjacent to the Green Belt and can testify to the biodiversity that still exists in this area and the benefits it brings to the local residents and the area.