1. R2 Developments are promoting two Green Belt sites in Foxton, which are 'Land to the north and east of Barrington Road' (HELAA Ref: 40412) and 'Land to the south-east of Cambridge Road (HELAA Ref: 40408) for removal from Green Belt and subsequent allocation for residential and mixed-use development respectively. The publication of the HELAA review which appraises the development potential of the sites is welcomed by our client. However, there are a number of specific technical flaws in the published appraisal which should be remedied as the GCLP preparation continues.

2. Given that the proposed site allocations involve the release of Green Belt land, a Landscape Appraisal has been prepared by our client.

3. Separate Tables have been submitted to identify inaccuracies within the HELAA schedules and recommend amendments.

(SEE SEPERATE SHEET FOR TABLES 4 & 5)

4. Our client considers that the Councils should identify additional available and deliverable sites from a range of sustainable rural locations. There are a number of sustainable rural sites capable of accommodating proportionate housing growth within the plan period. The disproportionately low level of growth assigned to sustainable rural settlements will compromise the vitality of the settlement, contrary to paragraph 79 of the NPPF. Our client also considers that there are a compelling package of exceptional circumstances which justifies the release of the sites from the Green Belt.

5. In order to provide greater certainty for the plan period, it will be necessary to increase the amount of housing and employment space in Group Villages, such as Foxton. This provides the opportunity to allocate both 'Land to the north and east of Barrington Road' (HELAA Ref: 40412) and 'Land to the south-east of Cambridge Road (HELAA Ref: 40408) for residential and mixed-use development (office and research development), respectively.