NEDDC Local Plan Issues and Options Consultation on the Strategic Approach to the Location of Development and Refined Sites (March 2026)

Please refer to the attached full written representation dated 26th March 2026, ref: PT.D5646/1P.Reg.18 Rep

Summary
The representation demonstrates that:
* the Submission Site aligns with the proposed approach to the location of development and spatial distribution, particularly the Submission Site lies within the identified Priority 1 Location on the Edge of Chesterfield and is available now, suitable and deliverable now.
* the Unstone Clusters’ sustainability is higher than when assessed in isolation and falls between Level 2 and Level 3 settlements. This supports the case for the Submission Site as it falls within a more sustainable location if well connected to Unstone/Unstone Crow Lane. The ‘Sustainable Communities LAA Rating’ scores ‘red’ for the Submission Site and should be reviewed.
* It is considered that the Submission Site does not strongly contribute to Green Belt Purposes A, B or D and can be identified as grey belt.
* Other issues raised like access, biodiversity, coal mining, etc. has either already been investigated or will be further investigated in support of a planning application.