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RESPONDING THE DRAFT CORE
STRATEGY
Introduction
The original core strategy produced in 2009 has been subject
to public consultation and as a result was changed and adapted to respond to
the views and recommendations of local stakeholders, residents and pressure
groups.
The newly revised Core
Strategy (draft) is therefore being presented for further consultation so that it can move forward to the next
stage.
This is a formal
consultation which allows comments on the BANES Draft Core Strategy ( from
different stakeholders: eg residents/action
groups/businesspeople/ conservationists etc ) to be made to Banes and which
will then be provided to the Examination
in Public which is due to take place in August 2011 – the next step in
formalising this strategy into 2026.
Where the Core Strategy has changed to reflect local concerns
– eg it has taken out the proposed ‘urban
extension’ to the SW of Bath, - this is a nevertheless an important moment to
make a vital contribution to the adoption of the Core Strategy
This
means writing or emailing your support of the current strategy – in particular to reinforce that
you find ‘sound’ the plans to protect the green belt and prioritise brownfield development and that you approve of the scrapping
of unrealistic housing targets and the unnecessary decimation of farmland for
an urban extension.
What to do now
NOTE : All comments must be submitted to BANES by 3rd February 2011
Even though you
may have already participated in the consultation last year , it is important to participate again in
this consultation and reinforce and reiterate your comments and opinion –
make a representation of your views! ( see how below)
For example, if
you support the new draft core strategy because: it has listened to and taken
into account the concerns and wishes of the public as expressed during the first
consultation process ( Dec 2009- Feb 2010) and decided
NOT to build on green belt but meet housing needs on brownfield development sites in Bath – then you should write and reinforce that you
think the core strategy is sound because it has taken this approach.
If you need ideas about ways in which you
can reinforce your opinions – see the NSL conservation groups response to
the first core strategy in January 2010 at: http://www.nslconservation.org/response.html
You can access information on the current
consultation process and documents at :
How to make a representation
There are two ways you can comment on the
draft core strategy
You can fill in the representation form ( see how below) or you can write a letter ( see option b
below)
Complete the form and email it to
Planning_policy@bathnes.gov.uk
Or fill it in online at : www.bathnes.gov.uk/corestrategy
If you use the form – you can indicate in section 3 which part of the core
strategy your comments refer to
NOTE : One
form should be used for each ONE
specific issue that you want to comment on from the core strategy document
You can call for advice on how to fill in
the form on : 01225 477548
Or
David Trigwell
Core Strategy Consultation
BANES Planning Services
Bath & North East Somerset Council
PO Box 5006
Bath
BA1 1JG
NOTE
: Banes WILL accept comments in a letter format – but they will then analyse
which section of the draft core strategy your comments refer to and then
allocate these comments for the inspector
This is a large document and the idea is to analyse comments specifically against each
part of the Core Strategy. If you choose to write a letter with many points
or comments then they will have to allocate each of your comment to the appropriate
section of the strategy document.
See standard letter you can
use as a framework or just download
If you have any questions on
this process please contact BANES planning department 01225 477548