Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 9594
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Berkswell Parish Council
No justification given in the plan for such a step. There is a presumption in favour of sustainable development within the NPPF for land not within the green belt. The removal of green belt status as proposed for land south of Old Waste/Waste Lanes will remove all protection from development and result in unstructured, random development as individual sites are promoted for development through the normal planning system.
Predominantly highly performing green belt in GBA of strategic importance to Meriden Gap, in maintaining separation of settlements and in providing setting for Windmill Support statement in Concept Masterplan that rural character of Hob Lane/Windmill Lane should be safeguarded, and best achieved by retaining green belt designation.
Cannot understand logic of removing land from green belt without it being needed for housing or safeguarded for future needs. Suggest southern boundary formed by Waste Lane/Old Waste Lane, with Pheasant Oak Farm washed over or inset.
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See details in attached letter
Berkswell Parish Council considers that the issues are important and worthy of deep consideration with an honest attempt by SMBC to conduct a suitable and sufficient review of the draft plan proposals.