Ive heard rumours the Gypsy site could be built in Holystone, how likely is this?
When Core Strategy preferred options are adopted it is very likely. The council will first identify sites meeting the land requirements of a minimum 0.18 hectare (this is based on guidance of 50 pitches per hectare) within the “search area” of the A19 corridor (up to the green wedge north of Holystone) and Sandy Lane. The council will then assess the most suitable site based on: Land Ownership issues, suitability (must be land you would be allowed to build a house), access to public roads, distance to nearest school, distance to nearest shops (B&Q wouldn’t count), distance to nearest GP/Medical, distance to transport links. The site ticking all the boxes and closest to the facilities would generally be the winner.
