Chapter 4 – Strategic objectives

‘Prepared for a sustainable and green future’
9. Catesby Estates supports the need to plan for a sustainable and green future, however, this must be done in a way which is viable so that development is not stifled and the associated benefits realised more quickly. In order to ensure transparency, it is vital that Government policies and agendas are built into the Plan, rather than bespoke strategies which may be harder to implement and/or govern.

10. Catesby Estates is also supportive of the Council’s aspirations for green growth, particularly in terms of securing ‘a robust green and blue infrastructure network’, and considers that this should be inclusive of delivering the new homes required, rather than seen as competing issues. By way of example, expanding Allhallows will allow the sensitive delivery of homes where they are needed, whilst investing in the protection and enhancement of valued environmental assets. This should be embraced and incorporated within well designed development, rather than seen as a constraint to development at locations where sustainable development is possible. ‘The Concept’ shown on page 6 of the accompanying Vision Document demonstrates how this might be possible with the Site.