This sentence is written to favour two outline applications pending since 2015. It conflicts with the council's existing Core Strategy (2011), which ruled out any expansion of Magna Park because there were '"more suitable sites elsewhere". The submission doesn't now deny that there are more suitable sites elsewhere or claim that Magna Park is now the only suitable site, and ignores developments in the county which have already met forecast need to 2031.
The Sustainability Appraisal prepared by AECOM, (print version dated August 2017, on-line version dated September 2017) in time for the adoption by the Council of the draft, states that "Completions and commitments in the district and across the HMA are sufficient to meet minimum need without selecting a site for allocation." The plan ignores the approximately 175,000 sq.m at Rugby Gateway adjoining junction 1 of the M5, about 6 miles from Magna Park.
and the 180,000 sq.m. included in Rugby's draft local plan submitted for examination in July 2017. It is as if Harborough District were an independent island state!