Section 4.5 states "It is recognised that growth in both urban and rural areas is required to meet the changing needs of the area's population." Growth in the SDNP is required and therefore the acceptance of 41 homes per annum should be overturned and the allocation sent back to SDNP within our area for them to consider and incorporate in their plan.

Primary schools in the SDNP are undersubscribed and development to the North is appropriate to meet housing need but also to maintain local viable public services such as school PANs. There is a need to sustain rural communities but whilst mentioned as a priority I can see nothing that addresses these needs in this plan.