Comment
Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035
Representation ID: 2944
Received: 06/02/2019
Respondent: CPRE Sussex
Representation Summary:
Concerned about the references in most allocation policies to mitigation measures. Our experience is that mitigation measures are often ill thought through and of limited, short-term benefit. Becomes a means of developers buying out their responsibilities towards your plan. We would want to see realistic mitigation measures which can be seen to have a very long-term effect, and used only as a last resort. Avoidance of the damage referred to in your policy documents is the top priority. We will be monitoring closely any planned mitigation in new developments.
Should this policy not include the setting of the AoNB?
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