it is noted that there is identified site located in close proximity to the existing wharf operations at Cliffe. To confirm any future proposed development at this site must give close consideration to the Agent of Change principle included in paragraph 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (2021) which states that existing businesses and facilities should not have unreasonable restrictions placed on them as a result of development permitted after they were established, and where the operation of an existing business or facility could have a significant adverse effect on new development in its vicinity, the applicant should to provide suitable mitigation to address these matters. This must be referenced within the Local Plan.