AM65.

p134 15.36 (old#)
There appears to be added text in the ‘Consolidated modifications doc’ relating to the building of residential accommodation which we believe is inappropriate. However this text is not documented in the ‘Modifications Schedule’. It also appears to be added and then removed? We are unclear if this text is part of the Part 1 modifications but if it is we consider it inappropriate and any residential application should be judged under the appropriate policies applicable to the location etc including the relevant land use designation just like any other proposed residence.
p134 All text
There is a significant removal of text providing justification for strict controls on change of use of farmland to equestrian land use reduced to one short paragraph that only refers to minimising impact of buildings. This is in stark comparison to the Policy LP14 Poultry and Livestock which is quite restrictive. The nation is struggling to achieve self sufficiency and the use of best farm land for anything other than food production is a national priority so we fail to understand the justification of this unbalanced comparison. The provision of recreational equestrian land may be, like any other recreation, desirable but it is very land hungry and detrimental to food production which is a priority so any land use changes should have very tight controls. It like wise should not be an excuse to build homes where they would otherwise not be permitted. We consider the supporting text to be inadequate and biased towards equestrian development on best farmland which is unacceptable.