Landscape and heritage concerns should consider not just the primary linear development - The Street and housing along it - but the pathways, walks, views and enjoyment for residents and visitors of vistas from the valley and paths up to the proposed sites.
Concrete information about requirements vis Highways and vehicle access and safety still need to be addressed (as raised in Reg 18 and watered down for Reg 19 without resolution)
The plan should address NPPF Annex 2 requirements on affordable housing - directly and clearly. Will there be affordable housing, what is the ratio to housing?
The sites encourage car centric and reliance living; planning in a climate crisis MUST be designed to ensure transition to carbon neutral and lowering carbon footprints - this plan shows problems in walking and footpath connectivity that cannot be resolved. It is vital residents can walk to key services and can cycle safely. Extra cars on these roads will discourage cycling for those who can and would if felt safe.
There is no information about low impact energy provision and eco building credentials - again a must as per NPPF undertaking on Climate mitigation
Developers should set out plans for green infrastructure and landscaping mitigation at this early stage - planting of trees, cycle and walking friendly infrastructure, drought tolerant planting, local community food growing allocations for localism plans and food security
Developers should be obliged to set out specifically how they will engage with third parties for access, pathways, disabled access etc.
The NPPF guidance suggests 1 hectare maximum for a site for small scale rural housing development. The sites should not exceed this guide amount.