Proposed housing no. not necessary. ONS data suggests growth of the town is lower than housing targets suggest. Growth appears to be driven by new housing creating economic growth rather than the other way around. Fiddlers Ferry site should be utilised. Plan not deliverable and overly ambitious.

Development not suitable for area. Lack of infrastructure/services in area to support development. Poor public transport links may isolate some residents. Details for new infrastructure not clear - existing already overstretched and would need improving before any housing developments built. Development will add to existing congestion issues. Contradicts declared climate emergency. Development will damage village communities.

Warehousing development will cripple road network. Existing roads not suitable for HGV's.

Green Belt release is against Government guidance. WBC's priority should be development of brownfield land