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Comment

Representation ID: 25106

Received: 30/10/2017

Respondent: AquiGen

The ability to robustly and credibly define a Retail Park as a 'Centre' does rely on the relationship of the Park with the NPPF definition of a Town Centre. NPPF requires a Plan to include strategic policies for the provision of inter alia retail development. This supports the introduction of specific policy recognition for a Retail Park and the formulation of positive policies to identify an opportunity to evolve, support a specific need and enhance provision across an area. In this context we recommend that Futura Park warrants identification as a strategic Retail Park site.
Furthermore, affording the opportunity for a de facto extension to the east of Nacton Road would enhance the complementary relationship which exist with Futura Park.