The proposed allocation site will cause heavy traffic in the centre of the village and block views of the Parish Church from Mustard Lane in Croft.

The sites main strengths are its enclosed character, bounded by three roads with strong boundaries to prevent encroachment (Purpose c). There is no impression of openness and the site is not visible from outside as well as being mainly derelict and not used for any recreational or agricultural purposes for over 70 years (purpose e). In addition, the site is available now.

The site selection process is flawed. The site selection process has been out sourced to consultants with little knowledge of the area.

The Green Belt Assessment undertaken by the Council's consultants (ARUP) is flawed. Object to the assessment of the Omission site (R18/P2/002 - Heath Lane/Sandy Lane) as making a STRONG contribution to Green Belt objectives under ARUP's methodology. Comparative assessment of allocated site (R18/095) and Omission site (R18/P2/002) undertaken. The Omission site has not been inspected; could not have been viewed from public vantage points; Google Earth would not give an accurate impression of the nature of the site; the land has not been used for agriculture for at least 70 years. The site has been neglected for many years and does not support the five purposes of the Green Belt (para 134 of NPPF). The land (R18/P2/002) has hard borders on three sites (including two roads - Heath Lane and Mustard Lane), it is not wide open. Where as SHLAA site R19/095 has wide open borders on three sides with acres of open farmland. The site is not brownfield land as it is used for grazing horses and contains an equestrian centre. Refer to statement for supporting evidence/photographs. There has not been an opportunity of respond to the GB Site Assessment until the Reg 19 consultation stage.