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2.1 We support the broad objectives for the new development within the boundary of the Area Action Plan. However, we consider that it is important to ensure an appropriate relationship between each of the land uses set out in the four options. Different areas may be developed in different timescales and it is vital that the consequences of staged development are assessed in terms of the impact upon the neighbouring land uses.

2.2 The plan refers to a new neighbourhood being "well integrated with the wider community":
we contend that references to "neighbourhood" should not simply relate to the new residential areas near the station. A more comprehensively-defined objective, which acknowledges the importance of securing appropriate relationships between different uses within the plan area, is required. We are concerned, for instance, about the proximity and impact of any proposed "Household Waste Recycling Centre and inert recycling facility" to existing buildings on the St John's Innovation Park .

2.3 To ensure appropriate land use relationships between both new and existing developments - and indeed new developments adjacent to one another - we recommend that Proposed Objective 1 be amended to read:
"Deliver a place that fosters a range of new developments which are integrated into the wider community and where appropriate land use relationships are secured between new and existing development."