Policy 7.7 of the JSP sets out the development principles for the South-West Nailsea SDL. Although the Examination Inspectors have questioned the appropriateness of including the development principles in the strategic policy the Joint Authorities have confirmed their intention to persist with them. In the light of this, the Local Plan should not include a policy that sets out principles. Notwithstanding, the principles should be aspirational rather than prescriptive.

Because of the lack of any bus priority proposals for the Metrobus it will not provide a significantly faster service than the existing X8 and it will give access to less suitable parts of Bristol City Centre. The inclusion of Metrobus seems to be no more than window dressing.

development to the south west of nailsea

Agreement with the principles

Again, we consider that the principles for development at Nailsea need to highlight the importance of protecting and enhancing designated heritage assets and their settings as a central element of any new development. Furthermore, the Estate remains concerned regarding proposals for new highway infrastructure as identified in earlier representations, including those proposed between Hanham Way and Station Road.

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Please register my support for Tickenham Parish Council’s objection to the proposed new road, from the western end of Queens Road Nailsea to the B3130 joining at a point near Washing Pound Lane Tickenham, under the Local Plan.

Broadly support design principles

I do not support the vision that expansion will be focused on the South West of Nailsea. I support developing a number of new sites around the North and West peripheries of the existing town.

Both the proposed vision and the principles for development are broadly supported in principle, although much of the structure and detail for the form and design of the SDL at Nailsea will necessarily be determined by the baseline evidence which has yet to be prepared. Ultimately it will be this evidence which will inform and determine the eventual master plan. However, it could therefore be premature to prescribe in too greater detail matters that have yet to be fully assessed and evaluated.