Pre-Submission publication for comments on 'soundness'
The Pre-Submission Core Strategy document has been published for
a six week publication period from Wednesday 25 January to
5.15pm on 7 March 2012, when representations relating to
the document's 'soundness' and legal compliance are invited.
This is the opportunity for anyone who is satisfied or
dissatisfied with the Core Strategy to make formal representations
to the Planning Inspector about the soundness of the document,
which you can view by following the link below:
The publication period is being undertaken in accordance with
Regulation 27 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Development)
(England) Regulations 2004 as amended in 2008 and 2009.
The Pre-Submission Core Strategy document can be also be viewed
at the Planning Helpdesk, Council Offices, Melton Hill, Woodbridge,
IP12 1AU during normal office hours - Monday, Tuesday &
Thursday 8.45am to 5.15pm, Wednesday 9.30am to 5.15pm and
Friday 8.45am to 4.45pm.
The document will also be made available to view at local
libraries in the district. Please note, these are not formal
deposit points, but the document will be left in these locations
for the convenience of local residents.
Making representations
Those making representations should explain whether they
consider the document to be legally compliant and/or ‘sound’, or
otherwise, and the reasons for that view. The guidance notes below
provide information about legal compliance, the definition of
'soundness' and general advice about making representations. Anyone
wishing to make representations is recommended to read the guidance
notes before doing so:
It is also recommended that those wishing to make
representations use the online consultation system:
Alternatively comments can be submitted on a representation
form:
Completed forms can be emailed to
development.policy@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk
or posted to:
Development & Policy
Suffolk Coastal District Council
Melton Hill
Woodbridge
Suffolk IP12 1AU
Representations may be accompanied by a request to be notified
when the document has been submitted for Examination in Public,
notified of the publication of the recommendations of the Planning
Inspector appointed to undertake the Examination, and/or when the
document is adopted.
Please note all representations submitted whether electronically
or in paper form, will be made public through the online
consultation system.
Any queries, please contact the Planning Policy team on
01394 444761 or email
development.policy@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk
What happens next?
After the six week publication period, the Core Strategy
document and the representations received will be submitted for
Examination in Public by an independent Planning Inspector
appointed by the Government who will identify issues from those
suggested for debate during sessions open to the public.
On completion of the Examination in Public, the Planning
Inspector will consider all of the written representations and
evidence put forward as part of the Examination and will write a
formal report, which will determine whether the document has been
found ‘sound’ and legally compliant and will include
recommendations for possible changes. These are binding and the
Core Strategy will be amended accordingly before it is formally
adopted.
Supporting documents
The Council is also required to submit the following documents
when it submits the Core Strategy for Examination:
Copies of the documents can be also be purchased by calling the
Planning Policy Team on 01394 444761 or by emailing
development.policy@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk.
Costs are £12 + p&p for the Core Strategy and £10 + p&p for
both the Sustainability Appraisal and Appropriate Assessment.
Workshop for town and parish councils
A workshop session was held for town and parish councils on
Friday 3 February 2012. The presentation which formed part of this
workshop can be viewed below: