No
Draft Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 360
Received: 31/01/2017
Respondent: Mr Stephen Hill
No, the locations for Allocated Housing Sites identify the loss of too many existing Football Clubs/Pitches (with an apparent bias against Association Football and in favour of Cricket, Hockey and Golf), contrary to Policies P18/P20, without identifying any compensatory arrangements for their replacement (i.e. Sites 4, 8, 13, 16, 20).
Policies P18/P20 need to be stronger, clearer and cross-referenced against Policy P5, in terms of supporting the retention of existing outdoor sports facilities (and in particular existing Football Clubs/Pitches) and, where necessary, identify how any future loss of facilities will be compensated for or improved upon.
No, the locations for Allocated Housing Sites identify the loss of too many existing Football Clubs/Pitches (with an apparent bias against Association Football and in favour of Cricket, Hockey and Golf), contrary to Policies P18/P20, without identifying any compensatory arrangements for their replacement (i.e. Sites 4, 8, 13, 16, 20).
Policies P18/P20 need to be stronger, clearer and cross-referenced against Policy P5, in terms of supporting the retention of existing outdoor sports facilities (and in particular existing Football Clubs/Pitches) and, where necessary, identify how any future loss of facilities will be compensated for or improved upon.