Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community Development Plan Document (DPD)

Object

Representation ID: 219

Received: 26/06/2023

Respondent: Collins & Coward Planning and Development Consultancy

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

The line of the proposed Green Corridor tracks through the back gardens of the properties fronting Chapel Lane. The use of residential gardens is at variance with the ecological objectives of seeking to create a Green Corridor.

The Crockleford Heath & Environs Character Area Assessment refers to Green Corridors but not in the context of Crockleford Health itself. There are no proposals for Green Corridors within Crockleford Heath. Therefore the evidence base does not support the creation of a Green Corridor as shown on the Policies Map.

Object

Representation ID: 220

Received: 26/06/2023

Respondent: Collins & Coward Planning and Development Consultancy

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

This allows for development within Crockleford taking into account the context of the character area. Part of the policy refers to the “existing landscape structure”. The Policies Map seeks to impose a “Green Corridor” across land where this is some development potential. This approach is not supported by any evidence.

A Green Corridor in this location without supporting evidence is unsound and should be removed. Green Corridors should incorporate existing ecological assets. An alternative route is shown on the attached plan – links existing woodland at the Heath.