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<strong>Core</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> <strong>Options</strong>This option would deliver less housing than options UE1 and UE2 with reduced housingdelivery in the urban extension of between 500 - 650 dwellings.This option involves development in a location which is accessible by public transport.Measures to mitigate impact of increased car traffic will be identified.Retaining the allotments and pylons in their current position significantly reduces the levelof housing that can be ac<strong>com</strong>modated and the extent to which local housing need can beaddressed.Retaining the pylons in their current position would also significantly reduce residential valuesand adversely affect the image of the development.Natural England have advised that It is not possible to provide an area of suitable alternativenatural green space of suitable attractiveness south of the railway to effectively mitigateincreased recreational pressure on the Dorset heaths and New Forest National Park.Does it conform to the rules, regulations and advice?NationalNoLocalNoNatural England advise that providing a SANG south of the railway will not provide effectivemitigation for increased recreational pressure on the heathlands arising from this developmentand therefore it is unlikely that this option can <strong>com</strong>ply with the habitats regulations.Is it informed by evidence?NoThis option has been identified in the North Christchurch Urban Extension Master Plan ContextReport (2010)This option is not supported by evidence to demonstrate that SANG provision south of the railwaywould be an effective means of reducing recreational impact on the heathlands.This option does not meet housing identified in the Housing Need and Demand Survey 2007 needas well as <strong>Options</strong> UE1 or UE2.This option has been prepared with consideration of the Christchurch Level 2 Strategic Flood RiskAssessment (2009, Halcrow)<strong>Core</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> <strong>Options</strong> September 29th, 2010 Christchurch and East Dorset Council Meetings109

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