DM:57 Equestrian development Support in principle, object to the policy as currently drafted. KSPC welcomes this new policy; it notes that the implementation of previous policy has demonstrated a disproportionate commitment to the various non-motorised modes of transport. It acknowledges that in part this reflects differences in opportunity, but it is also apparent that the cycling lobby, for instance, is stronger and better-resourced than the equestrian lobby. Equestrian use contributes to th

North Somerset Landscape Character Assessment SPD This SPD is listed under "Other documents" in DM19 but it is not listed as an SPD in the Council's Local Development Framework web page http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Environment/Planning+policy/Local+Development+Framework. Has that document been formally adopted as an SPD in the LDF. Should this SPD be listed under "Other Documents" in DM11, which also refers to it? Should this SPD be listed under "Other Documents" in other policies that refer

Response Support the Policy Intentions without comment within the following; DM1 Flooding and Drainage DM19 Green Infrastructure DM30 Off-airport car parking DM31 High quality design and place making DM37 Residential development within settlement boundaries in existing residential areas and on garden land DM45-47 Dwellings in the countryside DM48 Strategic Gaps DM55 Agricultural and landbased rural business development in the countryside DM57 Equestrian development DM74 Undesignated gr

Policy DM57: Equestrian Development The fifth bullet point needs to be consistent with and/or refer to Policies DM9, 10 and 19, rather than only specifying wildlife sites. This needs further clarification as it may cause confusion.

Regarding equestrian development, last point. Please explain what pre-existing outdoor activities are? I understand that cycling would be an outdoor activity. Cyclists are allowed to use bridlepaths, whilst horses are not allowed to use cycle paths. It is more likely that cyclists conflict with horses on bridlepaths. Pedestrian traffic - horses are not allowed to use footpaths, so how would they conflict with pedestrian traffic? We need more safer routes/multi user routes for horse riders so

The new policy on equestrian development is welcomed.

The AONB Unit welcomes the intentions of the following policies set out in the draft document.