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Representation ID: 24294

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: ESCO Developments Ltd

Agent: Brown & Co

3. Conclusions

3.1 The GNLP in its current form is considered to be sound as the strategy adequately delivers on the
overall purpose of the plan in providing a range, in particular addressing the challenges of climate change
and supporting ambitious local and national targets for carbon neutrality. We would support the
distribution of growth insofar as it seeks to support the Service Villages and sustain them for the
foreseeable future and facilitate the transition to a post-carbon economy or to create truly beautiful places
or spaces. The draft GNLP recognises the need to deal with the challenges of climate change and carbon
neutrality and adapt accordingly, and this is supported.

3.2 The proposed development would make a positive contribution to the provision of market and
affordable housing in the area. The proposal would also add to the range of housing sites available in the
locality, providing flexibility and a wider choice of development opportunities to the market, and thus
strengthening the local supply of housing land. By providing sufficient land of the right type in the right
place to support growth, the development would address the economic dimension of sustainable
development, as defined in the NPPF.

3.3 We consider this form of development that is part of the draft allocation for this village, led by the
green credentials of the locality would result in tangible benefits for the community and provide housing in
a holistic and sustainable way in order to create a vibrant and resilient community and support the move to
a post-carbon economy. Government has recognised the role that residential development can have in
achieving sustainability and creating communities, where there is no choice between quality and quantity
and green spaces amount to more than token verges and squares. Provision of significant open space on
Snow Hill, would create a significant area of green space, something which has become more important
than ever in light of the pandemic. The relationship of the site with the existing services and facilities in
the area will result in a sustainable form of development that will contribute significant benefits to the
area

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