AL6 in particular makes no specific reference to the flood zone which is listed as depicted in the environment agency map:

7.118 States "The flatness of the landscape makes the AONB particularly vulnerable to visual intrusion from inappropriate development, both within or adjacent to the boundary, which can often be seen from significant distances across inlets, the main harbour channels, or open countryside. The District Council will have particular regard to these characteristics in determining development proposals affecting the AONB". This is one of the key arguments against the development proposed at AL6. This elevated link road, employment space and residential proposals which are not tested contravenes this requirement and statement. This area is one of the only views of the cathedral spire framed by the North Downs which will be ruined with any development on AL6. In particular this development will remove the ability to see a cathedral from the sea (the only one in the country). Unless this is adequately addressed in future iterations of the plan I will wish to raise this with the examiner at the appropriate juncture.