Add after "countryside" the following two lines "The council will prepare a draft report on the feasibility of developing a new town in immediate proximity to a main transport artery and in close proximity to a public transport route. This will be completed within 24 months of the adoption of this plan"
There are many reasons for this proposal. The factors whereby towns were located and grew have evolved over time. Many of our existing towns may not be suitable for further development due to infrastructural deficits that cannot be overcome. The continuous "adding on" of development can be impossible to integrate with the present "town characteristics". In addition there is almost universal opposition to any major housing development proposal in this and other counties. When a critical mass is reached it can impact on short term social cohesion. Our projected population figures can often get it wrong. However recent population trends, locally and globally, are going in one direction. The provision of housing is essential and we must examine every and any measure that might address this.
With respect to CPO 6.X. which appears to be part of this amendment add the following after commercial and investment bodies "or public housing bodies".
The reasoning is as outlined in amendment VI-14.