SFRA update is essential - a new plan must start with a fully up-to-date SFRA. Must have full regard to flood risk. New policies for live-work units should be developed - effective opportunity to reduce commuting pressures.

JSP HRA identifies likely significant effects from increased recreation on these European sites. There will be a need for suitable mitigation measures and strategic solutions to be agreed as part of the WoE GI Plan.

Lack of planning of infrastructure and transport

Review of the Strategic Gap is an imperative

We are broadly supportive of the proposed approach to development at Weston-super-Mare. We consider that there are ample opportunities for urban intensification and regeneration within the settlement which will ensure the settlement can meet its needs. Given that is the case then there should be no need for greenfield allocations at Weston-super-Mare.

Need to protect green fields for wellbeing, environment, leisure and farming. Protect character of Bleadon and prevent urban sprawl from Weston.

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The updated policies of the North Somerset Local Plan should maintain a presumption against new out-of-centre or edge-of-centre retailing facilities.

Concern that no new allocations are proposed in Weston-Super-Mare. Recognise that further growth in the town can be realised by achieving higher densities. This should include revisiting master plans for undeveloped areas in Weston Villages.

Key Issues have not addressed all the challenges facing North Somerset, specifically the lack of affordability of homes. Also need to state how successful the employment led approach has been.