RSP generally welcome the new wording for Policy SP21 but feel that the wording for Item (5) in the policy should be reworded to better reflect paragraph 121 of the NPPF as follows (add in text underlined and in bold below): 5. the redevelopment of brownfield sites for a use which would help to meet identified development needs which reflect the character of the countryside that is compatible with its countryside setting and surroundings

In respect to environmental, light pollution should be included especially when lighting is open to a large constraint in the countryside, and should be avoided.

I support the amendments to this policy

My client supports Main Modification MM/045, which proposes a change to the wording of Policy SP21 – Development in the Countryside. My client considers that the amended wording provides greater clarity, flexibility and effectiveness, as well as being compatible with the NPPF. In particular my client supports the introduction of sub-category 5, which would allow the redevelopment of brownfield sites for a use compatible with its setting and surroundings.

"All development proposals to which this policy applies should be of a form, scale and size which is compatible with, and respects the character of, the local area and the surrounding countryside and its defining characteristics. Any environmental impact should be avoided or mitigated". This statement should read All development should be of a form......ie. and the statement would then rule out development of farmland which represents Thanet's sustainable food production for the post Brexit peri