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Statement of Case
EDF Energy, Wealden House, Lewes Road, Ashurst Wood

5.8 Paragraph 78 confirms that, to promote sustainable development in rural areas,

housing should be located where it will enhance or maintain the vitality of rural

communities.

Promoting sustainable transport

5.9 Paragraph 105 of the Framework advises that, if setting local parking standards for

residential development, policies should take into account,
• The accessibility of the development

• The type, mix and use of development

• The availability of and opportunities for public transport

• Local car ownership levels and
• The need to ensure an adequate provision of spaces for charging plug-in and

other ultra-low emission vehicles.

5.10 Paragraph 109 states that development should only be prevented or refused on
highway grounds if there would be an unacceptable impact on highway safety or the

residual cumulative impacts on the road network would be severe.

Making effective use of land

5.11 Paragraph 117 advises that planning policies and decisions should promote an

effective use of land in meeting the need for homes. As much use as possible should

be made of previously developed or brownfield land.

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