PHSW supports the continuing commitment to the Chard Eastern Development Area as the most appropriate location for growth in Chard, given the many benefits it provides to the town. The adopted Local Plan Policy PMT1 stated: Land at Chard is allocated for strategic growth to provide the following within the plan period and beyond: • At least 2,716 dwellings; • Approximately 13 hectares of employment land; • 2 new primary schools; • 4 neighbourhood centres (Avishayes, Stop Line Slopes, Millfields