Final round of consultation for Draft Local Plan
Uttlesford District Council members have given the green light to take the draft Local Plan through to the final round of public consultation.
The submission documents, which consist of the plan and supporting documents, have been informed by responses to the previous consultation and were approved for consultation at a meeting of Council last night (30 July).
The consultation will open on 8 August and close on 3 October.
Everyone who responds will be required to focus their comments on its legal compliance and what is referred to as the 'soundness' of the plan - this relates to whether it meets the requirements set out in national policy, guidance and legislation. The consultation will include information to help explain this.
All responses will be submitted, along with the plan and supporting documents, to the Secretary of State later this year for examination.
Cllr John Evans, Portfolio Holder for Planning, said: "We are getting ever closer to taking back control and being able to stem the tide of speculative and opportunistic development - each step taken towards adopting a new local plan is a step in the right direction for the district.
"This is the final opportunity for people to add their comments before the plan is sent to the government for examination. I would encourage everyone to have their say in this consultation."
Paper copies of the publication version of the Uttlesford Local Plan will be available at local libraries and the council's London Road offices. Parish councils will also be provided with copies and a briefing to be able to assist members of the public.
There will be several drop-in events open to anyone who wants more information about the consultation and how to take part. The sessions will give people the opportunity to ask the local plan policy team any questions they have about the plan. The team will also be able to assist with how to submit a representation. Details of when and where these sessions will be held will be published at the start of the consultation.
More information about the local plan is also available at: www.uttlesford.gov.uk/new-local-plan.
31 July 2024
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