Core Strategy
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||Consultation on the ‘Core Strategy Preferred Option’ has now ended
Implications of recent government announcements on the production of the Core Strategy | |
The coalition government has made a commitment to abolish Regional Strategies and return decision making powers on the amount of housing development within local authority areas to local councils. This has significant implications for the Core Strategy, which will need to be carefully considered before the document can be progressed to the next stage. The government has not issued detailed guidance on these changes as yet, and a formal announcement is expected soon. The revised timescales for progressing the Core Strategy will be published on this webpage shortly, once the implications of this announcement are fully understood. The comments that you have already submitted are important to the LDF process and will be considered and, where appropriate, included in future documents. You will be kept informed of the timetable for the next stages of the Core Strategy production. | |
Response Document from the Kirkby Residents Association (KARA) | |
Ashfield District is changing. By 2026 significant population and housing growth is envisaged. The population of Ashfield is expected to rise by approximately 14%, and land for new homes will need to be found. New jobs, shops and leisure facilities will also have to be provided.
The Council wants you to be involved in this decision making process and help to produce the planning documents which will shape the future development of Ashfield.
Documents Available to download
Core Strategy Preferred Option Summary leaflet - A brief summary of the policies and the purpose of the consultation, view this first to give an idea of the scope of the consultation.
The Core Strategy Preferred Option Document - 155 pages of policies, reasoned justification for the policies, key diagrams for Sutton, Kirkby, Hucknall and the Villages. This document also includes the evidence base and information provided from previous consultations which have informed these proposals. You will need to read this document if you wish to make a representation.
The Preferred Options Comment form, (PDF)
The Preferred Options comment form in Word format (doc)
The Sustainability Appraisal - 293 pages. This report assesses the future economic, environmental and social implications of the Preferred Option. The aim is to ensure that desicions made within the Preferred Option accord with principles of sustainable development. Although this is a large document we welcome your comments, please use the The Sustainability Appraisal Comment form below if you wish to make a response to this document.
The Sustainability Appraisal Comment form - please use this form if you have any representations about the Sustainability Appraisal.
Contact the Planning Policy Team on 01623 457383 or 01623 457382 for further information.
The full Core Strategy Preferred Option Consultation document will also be available in local libraries and at the Council Offices, or alternatively you can request a free copy on CD again by contacting the Planning Policy team. A paper copy can be provided but we will charge for printing and postage, contact the Planning Policy team for prices.
Previous Consultations
Last year we carried out consultations on the Issues and Option and the Spatial Growth Options. For details of the responses recieved please follow the links below
The Spatial Options Response Summary The Spatial Options Response Document
Issues and Options Consultation Responses Document The Issues and Options Consultation Discussions Report
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