7.1. From the above four stages, we will then select the preferred sites for allocation. This is a planning balance and requires professional judgement to be made to arrive at a decision on future sites which reflects both the strategy of the Plan and evidence of suitability, availability and achievability.
7.2. Like the previous adopted plan, we will need to ensure flexibility and sufficient sites to meet future mineral demand. Where there are not sufficient sites to meet demand, we will re-run the assessments and could potentially run a further call for sites. If neither yield any further sites, a flexible approach in policy to allow sites to come forward will need to be taken.
7.3. You will be able to comment on the sites proposed for allocation at the proposed plan document consultation stage. We may be able to indicate at the content and evidence consultation on potential draft allocation sites, however this will be dependent on the level of assessment which has been undertaken at this stage. We will aim to keep you as informed as possible.
Question 5: Do you have any other comments on the draft site selection methodology? Comment
