On behalf of the owners of Site GNLP0358, The Mackintosh Trust, we strongly recommend this Site should be allocated for Employment Development. The Site is considered to be entirely deliverable, and capable of making a significant contribution towards satisfying the Councils' need for employment land during the period to 2036.

In accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework's (NPPF) definition of 'deliverable', set out in footnote 1 to paragraph 47, the Site represents a suitable location for development now, is available immediately, is achievable with a realistic prospect of employment space being delivered on the Site, and is viable.

We note the comments regarding the Site, provided in the Settlement Summary. We agree that industrial use may be the most appropriate type of development for that part of the Site to the west, but suggest that other classes of employment use would also be quite suitable at this location and others within the Site boundary, particularly in light of the employment needs of the increased local population in this locality due to residential development taking place nearby.

Whilst it is noted that part of the Site is covered by the Strategic Gap, we suggest that both the existing developments and permitted development to take place within this designated area, means this designation should no longer be considered relevant in its current form.

The Site should be taken forward as an allocation for Employment Development in the emerging Local Plan, and would represent sustainable development.