Very interesting and pertinent questions at this event. The session was not recorded but the slides are available on the SWLP website. Participants were well informed of the proposals. It is clear the message is getting out there - continue to spread the word and encourage family and friends to respond to the consultation!

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Points to note:

 

• No housing is currently proposed at SG07 (Stanks Island) – proposal is that the site will just be employment related.

• Traffic modelling for B1 will take place after the end of the current consultation and before the next consultation (expected towards the end of 2025).

• Infrastructure improvements will be determined on a site-by-site and phased basis as work progresses on the site. In some cases, infrastructure may need to be provided up-front.

• Infrastructure providers such as the NHS are aware of the consultation, but they cannot comment in detail as there are so many possible sites being consulted upon.

• The proportion of affordable housing required could vary from site to site – it was mentioned that a lower percentage might be considered for rural sites.

• Many of the sites put forward in the previous Call for Sites may still be required – over and above the potential new settlements. There are only two potential sites near Hatton and fortunately we think they are unlikely to go forward because of access constraints therefore we suggest the focus of comments should be on B1 and SG07.

 

There is a massive amount of work that the SWLP team need to do to narrow down the options. Your local knowledge of the issues with B1 will be invaluable to the SWLP team as they refine the proposals for the new settlements. This consultation is YOUR opportunity to check what they have done and highlight the issues with B1 and SG07 so these sites are not selected.