Comment
Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035
Representation ID: 1228
Received: 05/02/2019
Respondent: Miss Sandra James
This horticultural sector policy means small scale nurseries outside of the Horticultural Development Area are increasingly adversely affected and can no longer compete against the benefits of economies of scale afforded by the large scale horticultural development sites. This should irecognise an opportunity for small scale horticultural sites to provide housing given the pressure on housing for our communities. This opportunity should always take precedence compared to digging up greenfields which often takes prime agricultural land.I believe CDC planners are mindful of this - the promotion of development on brownfields is a well recognised policy and for good reason.
This horticultural sector policy means small scale nurseries outside of the Horticultural Development Area are increasingly adversely affected and can no longer compete against the benefits of economies of scale afforded by the large scale horticultural development sites. This should irecognise an opportunity for small scale horticultural sites to provide housing given the pressure on housing for our communities. This opportunity should always take precedence compared to digging up greenfields which often takes prime agricultural land.I believe CDC planners are mindful of this - the promotion of development on brownfields is a well recognised policy and for good reason.