3.39 The concerns raised in response to Draft Policy PEN6 within our previous representations remain. Indeed, the draft policy remains unchanged and lacks clarity as to what "development which adversely affects a designated Local Green Space" means in practice. At present it is too subjective, and there is a risk separate parties interpret and/or apply the draft policy differently. 3.40 We consider the emerging policy should be amended to ensure it clearly relates to development on the whole or

LGS26, Sheepway Roundabout Community Orchard: The Company objects to the designation of land at Sheepway Roundabout as Local Green Space, with reference LGS26. From a procedural perspective, the Neighbourhood Plan process has not complied with paragraph 019 of Planning Practice Guidance, which states that landowners should be contacted at an early stage by the qualifying body, which in this case is Portishead Town Council and the Portishead NDP Steering Group. LGS26's entry in Table 2 of the Loc

With reference to the Portishead plan I have noticed a proposed green space designation LGS 29. This is of interest to me as a resident at 63 Heron Gardens, my house and drive front onto this area in the cul de sac. I am happy with this proposal but I would like confirmation it would not affect future decisions that may be necessary for flood prevention works. Also I saw in the document a proposal that a footpath be installed linking the cul de sac at Heron Gardens with Wyndham Way, this is a we

It is concerning that more of the fields around Weston Big Wood and in the Gordano Valley are not recognised as local green spaces. Also, could Portishead not adopt the neighbouring Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve?

Although green spaces are essential for residents' well-being, it is important that the areas rich in wildlife are protected from disturbance.

I have just looked at the Green Spaces element of the plan, in particular the areas highlighted in red and green that can and can't be LGS. I am concerned that all the red spaces (ie cannot be LGS) are at the top of Portishead such as the fields behind Merlin Park/fields behind Weston Big Wood/ruined farmhouse/Tower Farm. It states one of the reasons is because they are "extensive". Does this mean they will be developed on in the future? These spaces are very important to residents who live up n

All green belt must be protected. if development is required should be on brown field sites. particular importance in areas around weston big wood