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<strong>Core</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> <strong>Options</strong>Why is it the Preferred Option?This option identifies future retail requirements for key centres across Christchurch and East Dorset to meetprojected requirements to 2027 which will assist in maintaining and enhancing the vitality of these centres.This option focuses new retail development in the most sustainable and accessible locations where thereare opportunities for development to <strong>com</strong>e forward on brownfield sites.There are some potential impacts on sensitive habitats through potential increased traffic and emissions,but harmful impacts can be avoided through improvements to public transport services.Christchurch town centre is affected in parts by high flood risk. Future retail development would need to belocated in accordance with national guidance and the District and Borough strategic flood risk assessments.Does it conform to the rules, regulations and advice?NationalYesLocalYesIs it informed by evidence?YesJoint Retail Assessment (Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners, 2008)The Christchurch Level 2 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (Halcrow, 2009)The East Dorset Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (Halcrow 2008)<strong>Core</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> <strong>Options</strong> September 29th, 2010 Christchurch and East Dorset Council Meetings61

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