I strongly support retaining St Edmundsbury as high amenity lands for the following reasons:

Compliance with the National Planning Framework- enhance amenity, preserve heritage, transition to a climate resilient society. Green infrastructure aligns with NPFs focus on biodiversity, climate action, natural capital.

Development would sever ecological corridors and damage the landscapes integrity. The NPF emphasises the importance of high-quality "sense of place" and community well being and we need to retain St Edmundsbury’s green space to support the already densely built up surrounding areas. 

Especially in the middle of this climate crisis we are all experiencing, it’s our duty and obligation to do all we can to protect the biodiversity and green space of these precious lands for future generations. 

For these reasons, I respectfully request that the proposed development is refused and that we retain St Edmundsbury as high amenity lands.