14th December 2011

South Gloucestershire Council has voted to confirm the Core Strategy proposals which will govern the district’s future development to 2026.  The Strategy will now go out to public consultation.

Cllr Pat Hockey (Lib Dem, Frampton Cotterell) said: “We have made minor modifications to the Green Belt, for the sake of protecting the entire district.  If we didn’t remove any land, then the whole of the green belt would be vulnerable to developers.  The parcels involved today have clear barriers, against which we can justifiably say ‘no further!’.”

“This Core Strategy protects the overwhelming majority of the green belt, and ensures the limitation of extra building.  Anyone who says otherwise has simply missed what’s at stake.”

“This is one of the fastest growing, most prosperous areas in Europe – which means we get more development.  None of us want to accept this level – but we have to live in the real world, which means more development, and more building. 

“We have to make sure that the north fringe of Bristol area is developed sustainably, with the right sort of infrastructure.  We have to ensure we create attractive communities for people to live and work in. 

“By confirming the strategy today, we have taken a step towards protecting our beautiful area, and our communities.  The next stage is the publication, for the public to make their views known to the inspector – and I would encourage everyone to have their say.”

ENDS

For further information, contact Cllr Pat Hockey, 07977 041273

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