The government has set the Borough tough housing targets to meet over the next few years. The consultation outlines three potential options for housing and employment density - for higher, moderate and lower density growth – all encourage development in towns and larger villages outside the Green Belt. They aim to protect and enhance the borough’s environment and natural assets, while avoiding development in areas where there is an unacceptable risk of flooding, and promote high quality, environmentally-friendly design.

The Borough is keen to get different ideas and alternative suggestions from residents and businesses. Please find out more from the Planning Officers and give your views. You can see the full document by coming to the Parish Council office or download it from www.rbwm.gov.uk/web/pp_ldf.htm along with the LDF options paper and supporting studies. The closing date for responses is Monday 20th April 2009.

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