Policy SP1 – Strategic Objectives It is suggested locations such as Charing that are acknowledged by ABC to be suitable for residential allocations (paragraph 4.296) should be the focus of housing development owing to their sustainability. It is not appropriate to impose an arbitrary control on the amount of development in these locations.

Policy SP1 – Strategic Objectives Policy Overview 7.1.1 The policy contains the overarching strategic objectives and vision for the Local Plan, it sets out what Ashford Borough is trying to achieve through its Local Plan and how it will go about achieving those goals. Policy Analysis 7.1.2 In general GDL agree with much that is contained within the strategic objectives of SP1. The objectives are somewhat generic, but are broad principles to which there is a likelihood of general agreemen

The County Council welcomes the inclusion of Policy SP1: Strategic Objectives which sets out the Borough Council's commitment towards promoting access to cycling and walking to encourage non-car based travel; promoting healthier lifestyles. This is reflective of the overarching ambition detailed in the County Council's emerging Active Travel Strategy.

The attached document outlines our concerns in Part 1, Section 4 that our Parishioners have found it extremely difficult to comment on the Plan. Thus we consider that question 4 is flawed as we do not have professional legal or planning knowledge. Part l also looks at the policies which we consider are UNSOUND. Part two of the attached document places objections to two sites in Kingsnorth Parish, S3 Court Lodge (page 50) and S4 Land north of Steeds Lane and Magpie Hall Road (page 55) which we c

2.0 VISION AND STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES 2.1. We consider the Vision for the plan positively addresses the different roles of settlements by highlighting the focus at Ashford supported by development at Tenterden and other key rural settlements including Hamstreet. This appropriately acknowledges the relative sustainability of different locations for growth and this provides a helpful spatial focus to the vision. The spatial strategy chosen is supported by the findings of the Sustainability Appr

* Better support required for retail sector in Tenterden and greater control over the numbers of non-retail premises on the High Street (contrary to Policy EMP8) * Add the words "and location" after suitable scale, design and character" * East Cross Clinic should be made available to Ivy Court Surgery * Development of the west side of Recreation Ground Rd. Shops with offices/residential above and additional car parking

We support draft Policy SP1 and in particular sub-section (g) which seeks: To provide a range of employment opportunities to respond to the needs of business, support the growing population and attract inward investment. With respect to Pickhill Business Centre and draft policy S25, the Council's past support for development has resulted in a highly successful business centre responding to local business needs, which is reflected by the existing provision being fully occupied. My client receiv

The identity and attractive character of the Borough's rural area, with its range of attractive settlements, wealth of heritage assets and its expansive countryside, including the Kent Downs AONB to the north and the High Weald AONB to the south, will be protected and enhanced. Discussion: The Parish Council welcomes this explicit recognition of the intrinsic value, character and beauty of the countryside of the Borough as a whole, not just the protected landscape areas. However, this paragraph

We support the Strategic Objectives of the Local Plan outlined in Policy SP1. In particular we support the objective to provide a range of employment opportunities to respond to the needs of business, support the growing population and attract inward investment. It should be made clear that significant weight in the planning process should be given to development proposals that are consistent with these objectives.

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