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Representation ID: 22853

Received: 16/03/2020

Respondent: Crown Point Estate

Agent: Miss Kate Wood

Paragraph 181 of the Draft Plan notes that “The development of a multi-functional green infrastructure network was formalised locally through the Joint Core Strategy in 2011. It is essential that the network continues to be developed into the long-term as green infrastructure aims to link fragmented habitats, allowing the movement of species. It also has other benefits such as reducing flood risk and promoting active travel.”

Policy 3 translates this into a requirement to enhance the Green Infrastructure Network, which “may include the establishment of a new country park or parks”.

We see the additional land at WCP as providing an opportunity to facilitate the required enhancements to the network where required to support development in the area, offering genuine additional space as well as the opportunity to enhance the existing space. Safeguarding the additional land for that purpose will provide confidence to those seeking to provide such space and facilities as SANGS associated with development sites, as well as those wishing to propose a variety of leisure activities in a green context.