We are happy to see that the plan wishes to promote the concept of the ‘10 minute settlement’ in sdcc. This would allow people to access most of their daily needs (grocery shop, post office, school, medical facilities, church, playground, bring/recycling bank, park and pharmacy etc.) within a short walk or cycle trip from their home. Recent discussions have suggested people avoid using their cars for journeys of less than 2km (for health, emissions and congestion reasons). To help with this, we suggest opening up more housing estates where cul de sacs and high walls are preventing people quickly accessing nearby amenities, shops and schools, on foot or by bike. This would encourage more school children to walk and cycle to school in safety. Quietways would also be most welcome to allow greater active travel for people of all ages.