The subject site is adjacent to the built-up area of Strood and would form a logical extension in a highly sustainable location for future development. The Land North of Rede Court has the potential to deliver market and affordable dwellings, including much needed family housing that can be delivered within the first five years of the Plan period and contribute to the housing needs of the District. Any proposals on the site would emphasise healthy living, contribute play areas and open space on site and provide opportunities to access local amenities, schools and community facilities by foot and cycle, so car use is kept to a minimum.

Despite currently being located within the Green Belt, the site specific Landscape, Visual and Green Belt Appraisal submitted with these Representations, clearly demonstrates that the site makes a limited contribution to the purpose and aims of the Green Belt. Furthermore, the changing context of the adjoining land, draft allocation for housing, would effectively leave the site an isolated green field between two built-up areas, further eroding the purpose of the Green Belt in this location. There are no environmental designations in respect of the site that would limit the development potential. In addition, there are no technical issues that would hinder this site from coming forward
for residential development. As such, the site is entirely suitable to accommodate new homes. Development on the site could be brought forward within the first five years of the Plan period, therefore significantly contributing to the short-term housing needs of the Borough.

The site is deliverable and financially viable. There are no known abnormal or infrastructure requirements beyond those expected to deliver a development of this nature.