Reservoir redevelopment allowed given land supply shortfall

Although the site occupied an elevated position the council did not object to its redevelopment citing a lack of information on the proposed design. Proposed planting would take time to mature the inspector acknowledged but the town itself occupied a hilltop location so such development was not unusual. Sufficient space would exist for a high quality landscaping scheme to be provided and the need to significantly boost the supply of housing land weighed in its favour.

Inspector: Peter Horridge; Written representations