Local Plan (2023-2040) Regulation 19 pre-submission draft

Public consultation has now closed

We are seeking comments on the version of the draft Local Plan which the Council intend to submit to the Secretary of State to be examined by an independent planning inspector. Regulation 19 refers to the consultation stage prior to submission of the Plan under section 20 of the Town And Country Planning Act.

Comments received at this stage should relate to whether the Plan is:

• Legal compliance – does the plan meet the legal requirements made under various statutes?
• Sound – has the plan been positively prepared, justified, effective, and consistent with national policy?
• Meeting the duty to cooperate – has the council engaged and worked effectively with neighbouring authorities and statutory bodies?

All representations must have been received by the Council by 5pm Monday 29 January 2024. Late representations cannot be accepted.

You are advised to read the Guidance notes before completing the Representation form:

• Representation form guidance notes [DOCX 51Kb]

Making a comment (now closed)

We are seeking your comments on the Ashfield Local Plan. Comments received at this stage should be about whether the plan is legally compliant, sound, and whether it has met the duty to cooperate.

All representations must be received by the Council by 5pm Monday 29 January 2024.

Further information or assistance

If you require any further information or assistance in completing this Statement of Representation Form, please contact the Forward Planning Team.