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18/11/21 - The council is consulting on Main Modifications to the submitted Local Plan between 18 November 2021 and 13 January 2022. The proposed Main Modifications are those which the Inspectors consider are necessary to make the Plan sound and/or legally compliant. The Main Modifications are proposed without prejudice to the Inspectors' final conclusions on the Local Plan, which will take account of all representations submitted in response to this and previous consultations together with matters raised in connection with the hearings. Representations should be made regarding legal compliance and soundness issues only. This is not an opportunity to raise again matters relating to other parts of the submitted Local Plan that have already been considered by the Inspectors during the Examination. The Inspectors will only consider representations from this consultation which relate specifically to the proposed Main Modifications.

23/06/21 - The Hearing Statements, Agendas and Action Points page has been updated to include the following documents:

21/06/21 - The Hearing Statements, Agendas and Action Points page has been updated to include the following document:

This session will take place on Thursday 24 June, starting at 9.30am. The Inspectors will explain how the examination will proceed after the close of the hearings. There will be an opportunity to ask questions about the process but not revisit issues of soundness. The session will also be live streamed via the council's YouTube if you wish to observe rather than participate.

If you wish to participate, please let the Programme Officer know by 1pm on Wednesday 23 June so that you can be sent a meeting link.

17/06/21 - The Hearing Statements, Agendas and Action Points page has been updated to include the following documents:

14/06/21 - The Hearing Statements, Agendas and Action Points page has been updated to include the following documents:

The agendas are based on the Matters, Issues and Questions. No further written material will be accepted in response to the agendas but there will be an opportunity to discuss all questions at the hearings.

10/06/21 - Inspectors have instructed that Matter 4, Session 4 - Issues 4 & 5 are to be carried over to Friday 11 June, starting at 9.30am.

  • Matter 4, Session 4 - Issue 4
    Gerards Park, College Street (11EA), Land east of City Road, Cowley Hill (6HA), Moss Nook Urban Village (10HA) and land south of A580, Windle (8HS)
  • Issue 5 (Other Green Belt boundaries)

Please inform the Programme Officer if you wish to participate and are entitled to do so.

08/06/21 - The Hearing Statements, Agendas and Action Points page has been updated to include the following documents:

The agendas are based on the Matters, Issues and Questions. No further written material will be accepted in response to the agendas but there will be an opportunity to discuss all questions at the hearings.

07/06/21 - Hearing Statements for Week 4 have been added to the Examination Library under the section 'Hearing Statements, Agendas and Action Points'. Those who have made submissions should carefully check that they have been recorded correctly; please contact the Programme Officer with any queries.

04/06/21 - The Hearing Statements, Agendas and Action Points page has been updated to include the following documents:

The agenda for Session 4 also includes Site Selection as an issue carried over from Matter 3/Session 3. The agendas are based on the Matters, Issues and Questions but also include additional questions based on representations and statements. No further written material will be accepted in response to the agendas but there will be an opportunity to discuss all questions at the hearings.

03/06/21 - The Examination Library has been updated to include the following document:

As indicated at the end of hearing session 3 on Thursday 27 May, the issue of Site Selection will be dealt with on Tuesday 8 June before Matter 4. In addition, Wednesday 16 June is reserved in case discussions on Matter 5 (housing land supply) are not concluded on Tuesday 15 June and Wednesday 23 June is now a reserve day.

Can participants please check the document and inform the Programme Officer urgently if you aren't listed as you expected.

01/06/21 - Hearing Statements for Week 3 have been added to the Examination Library under the section 'Hearing Statements, Agendas and Action Points'. Those who have made submissions should carefully check that they have been recorded correctly; please contact the Programme Officer with any queries.

24/05/21 - Hearing Statements for Week 2 have been added to the Examination Library under the section 'Hearing Statements, Agendas and Action Points'. Those who have made submissions should carefully check that they have been recorded correctly; please contact the Programme Officer with any queries.

18/05/21 - The Hearing Statements, Agendas and Action Points page has been updated to include the following documents:

Hearing statements and agendas are being added to the Examination Library under the section 'Hearing Statements, Agendas and Action Points' in accordance with the timetable previously set out in the Guidance Note. The agendas are based on the Matters, Issues and Questions but also summarise the council's position on the questions posed and include additional questions based on representations and statements. No further written material will be accepted in response to the agendas but there will be an opportunity to discuss all questions at the hearings.

17/05/21 - The Examination Library has been updated to include the following documents:

Can participants please check the document and inform the Programme Officer urgently if you aren't listed as you expected, especially if the named participants and/or additional participants are no longer correct.

11/05/21 - Hearing Statements for Week 1 have been added to the Examination Library under the section 'Hearing Statements, Agendas and Action Points'. Those that have made submissions should carefully check that they have been recorded correctly; please contact the Programme Officer with any queries.

30/04/21 - The Examination Library has been updated to include the following document:

Can participants please read this alongside  INSP007 (PDF) [422KB] , check the document and inform the Programme Officer urgently if you aren't listed as you expected.

14/04/2021 - The Examination Library has been updated to include the following document:

Can participants please read this alongside  INSP007 (PDF) [422KB] , check the document and inform the Programme Officer as soon as possible if you aren't listed as you expected.