The redevelopment details outlined in Option 1 provide for what is likely to be the most realistic outcome in the extent of development opportunity, given the land ownership, land use and infrastructure delivery constraints associated with the AAP site.
However, the omission of residential development within Option 1 would indicate that the option is failing in some of its key objectives in creating a sustainable community.
The juxtaposition of areas which host very differing use classes will be difficult to control in terms of noise, odour and vibration and therefore the B1 provision should not feature B1(b) uses.
The land uses section of the analysis table does not take into account the loss of the golf driving range. As per NPPF and Sport England requirements should a facility of equal or greater value not be sourced within a short distance of the site?
The delivery of the development proposed will be subject to the delivery of the necessary infrastructure upgrades such as the Milton Road interchange. There is significant doubt on whether these will all be in place on time to meet with the residential, office and R&D sector demands. The concerns are related to how the infrastructure improvements will be funded and given that many have not reached a final design stage how long they will take to be implemented.
There is considerable doubt that given the infrastructure uncertainties the option could be, as contended, "delivered early".