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Representation ID: 1144

Received: 08/09/2017

Respondent: Gallagher Estates

Agent: Barton Willmore

No. Whilst Gallagher Estates recognise that the Visions is based upon the three dimensions to sustainable development as set out at Paragraph 7 of the NPPF and broadly support the majority of specific sustainability principles, Gallagher Estates do not support the fourth principle 'putting brownfield first'. The specific sustainability principles include:

1. Facing up to climate change;
2. Sustainable development;
3. Social inclusion;
4. Putting brownfield first; and
5. A comprehensive approach to development.

With regard to the fourth sustainability principle, putting brownfield first, we acknowledge that
the effective use of brownfield land should be encouraged in line with Paragraphs 17 and 111 of the NPPF. However, it is important to note that the NPPF does not state that brownfield land should be put first. It is also clear that the Government and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) are prioritising development on brownfield land. However, the SHNS Stage 3 Report (August 2015) recognises that the Black Country has a good supply of brownfield
land.