THE PROPOSED ALLOCATION OF BOTH SITES We set out below the justification for the allocation of both sites before providing specific commentary on each proposed allocation. Both sites are close to the village centre of Charing and the shops and services within it, including the primary school and railway station. Both are sustainable locations for new development. It is evident that both sites are well contained and represent a logical and contained expansion of the village. Draft Policy HO

Ashford Site Allocations Whilst we understand why ABC has sought to direct much of the housing growth to Ashford, this results in a spatial development strategy that is over reliant on housing development on complex brownfield sites. This strategy is flawed because it will lead inevitably to a shortfall in housing supply. It is proposed that ABC should bring forward a more balanced spatial development strategy that promotes development in other sustainable locations, such as Charing.

Village Allocations The village of Charing has two proposed residential allocations (Policy S28 and Policy S29). Whilst we do not object to these allocations, we consider there are two other sustainable sites that should be allocated for residential development in Charing. Paragraph 55 of the NPPF makes it clear that to promote sustainable development in rural areas, housing should be located where it will enhance or maintain the vitality of rural communities. We consider that the allocati

From the extracts from evidence base the relevant to my site (WS17) and to the King's Head site (WS21), it is apparent that the Council's Planners have a clear resolve to include the King's Head site and an inexplicable prejudice against the Field to the North of Woodchurch Road site, especially when the relevant Appendix 3d Data Surveys are compared. The selection of WS21 in preference to WS17 is unjustified by the evidence. Having compared the two site assessments in Appendices 5, 3d a

Omission site at Brabourne Lees

Policy S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S10, S11, S13, S14, S15, S16, , S17, S19, S20, - Ashford Site Allocations Policy Overview 7.3.1 The policies consider the key allocations in, and adjoining, the Ashford urban area. These allocations constitute the bulk of the housing allocations, in terms of numbers, within the plan. Our consideration of their issues is largely related to the ability of the sites to deliver housing numbers, not the principle of development. Policy Analysis and Soundness

Omission Sites 4.1 A detailed pack of plans produced by Atkins is submitted in support of this consultation response. This sets out the strategic context of the land south of Ashford, the Commissioners' land ownership, individual plans for each of the proposed omission sites and a long term masterplan / vision for south Ashford which demonstrates how the omission sites, and wider landownership could be developed in the longer term as a sustainable location to accommodate the development needs o

Policy S26-S40 Village Allocations Policy Overview 7.4.1 These polices set out the proposed allocations in the villages in Ashford Borough. The policies also contain some detailed criteria for the redevelopment of the specific sites. Policy Analysis and Conclusions on Soundness 7.4.2 Similarly to the views expressed with regard to the Ashford urban area sites GDL do not object in principle to the sites proposed for allocation within the plan, we make specific commend on S37 below. The issue

Omission Sites 4.1 A detailed pack of plans produced by Atkins is submitted in support of this consultation response. This sets out the strategic context of the land south of Ashford, the Commissioners' land ownership, individual plans for each of the proposed omission sites and a long term masterplan / vision for south Ashford which demonstrates how the omission sites, and wider landownership could be developed in the longer term as a sustainable location to accommodate the development needs o

Omission Sites 4.1 A detailed pack of plans produced by Atkins is submitted in support of this consultation response. This sets out the strategic context of the land south of Ashford, the Commissioners' land ownership, individual plans for each of the proposed omission sites and a long term masterplan / vision for south Ashford which demonstrates how the omission sites, and wider landownership could be developed in the longer term as a sustainable location to accommodate the development needs o