It is evident from the recent Link Road and flood studies that KCC are actively looking at how the future growth of Celbridge towards the train station can be facilitated and in accordance with Policy SO1.4 of the current LAP. Our clients welcome this approach and consider that this area between the existing town and the train station as identified above provides the opportunity for the future growth of the town to be delivered in a highly sustainable manner in accordance with national and regional policy. First and foremost, however, it is critical that Celbridge, one of the largest towns in the County, is given a higher ranking in the next Settlement Strategy as a Self-Sustaining Growth Town. Furthermore, the future distribution of population and housing over the next 6 years has to be targeted toward Celbridge and the other main towns in the county, to ensure that the housing targets are reached and are also located optimally within these towns which have the required social and physical infrastructure to accommodate this growth. It is also necessary to development that zoning is provided for within the development plan and this site is zoned for residential or at the very least a masterplan for the lands around Hazelhatch Train Station to enable this growth in an appropriate plan led manner.