The proposed allocations at Langport and Martock would potentially lead to the loss of the finite amount of available functionally linked land to Somerset Levels and Moors SPA and Ramsar site. The HRA states that the functionally linked habitats in question (i.e. agricultural land) are common, widespread and easily recreated, or managed in a more favourable manner and the HRA proposes that the assessment of whether the site and neighbouring land constitute a significant area of supporting habita

* The identified site is crossed by part of a public footpath. The site could only be accessed by (and is therefore dependent on) a development as described at 8.45 (which has been refused approval). There are significant drainage issues affecting this region of Hills Lane.

Martock and Bower Hinton MB1-3 – All development sites should be encouraged to create improved links onto the existing PROW network. .