As previously referenced, the suburban areas to the south and east of the District are fairly heavily constrained by the Kent Downs AONB, as well as the ecological designations associated with the Medway Estuary (Special Protection Area, Ramsar Site and Site of Special Scientific Interest) and the Capstone and Riverside Country Parks. The ability to deliver significant levels of residential development sustainably alongside these important designations will need to be evidenced. Richborough is of the view that the second stage of the LAA will need to evidence how the residential development of each site can viably protect against the erosion of these features. Richborough is also of the view that Medway Council should look to develop a site selection methodology which prioritises sites which minimise impact on these key ecological designations.