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Core Strategy (incorporating Development Control policies)

The Core Strategy looks at key issues such as what housing and other land uses should be planned for, the role of settlements, how we can protect the environment and reduce the impacts of climate change.

Submission Stage Public Consultation 18 June - 30 July (Reg 29) - COPY

What are we consulting on?

North Norfolk District Council is currently seeking your views on the Core Strategy and accompanying Proposals Map. These documents are explained below and links have been provided so that users may download the document or view and make comments using our online consultation system.

A range of supporting documents have also been published which are shown below. You can view these documents by following the links given.

Please make use of our online consultation system where you can easily view and make comments on the Core Strategy and Proposals Map documents.

Core Strategy (Submission) Development Plan Document
The Core Strategy outlines the vision and overall objectives for development in North Norfolk up to 2021. This document also contains the district-wide Development Control policies for North Norfolk that will inform future planning decisions. Key parts of the Core Strategy include a Development Strategy which states where new housing and other development should be focussed, plus a range of policies showing the Councils preferred approach to tourism, flood risk, coastal erosion, climate change, redundant defence establishments and protecting the natural and built environment.

In autumn of last year we asked you for your comments on the Core Strategy 'Preferred Options' document. Over 1,000 responses were received to this consultation and consideration of these informed the development of the Core Strategy policies that were submitted to Government for Examination in June 2007 - this document is known as the Core Strategy (Submission) Development Plan Document. Comments made at earlier stages cannot be simply carried forward. If you do not feel your concerns or issues are reflected in the submission document you must submit your comments again for the Inspector's consideration.

Proposals Map
Accompanying the Core Strategy is the Proposals Map document. The District Council is required to maintain an adopted Proposals Map to explain geographically the locations where Core Strategy policies and designations would apply. The Council has prepared two documents to illustrate and seek views on the changes that are proposed to the existing adopted Proposals Map (North Norfolk Local Plan, 1998). The Core Strategy (Submission) Proposals Map document shows current and proposed policy area designations. The Core Strategy Proposals Map Supplement defines the proposed Coastal Erosion Constraint Area.

You may find it helpful to print off the key to the maps.

NB: Ommission from Proposals Map (Setting of Sheringham Park designation) can be viewed here.

Supporting Documents
The Regulations require that various supporting documents are produced alongside the Core Strategy. These explain the consultation that was undertaken, provide further justification for policy areas and assess the economic, social and environmental impacts of the Core Strategy. These are not open to consultation in themselves but can be used to support representations made on the Core Strategy.

  • Sustainability Appraisal (2MB pdf) - The Core Strategy is subject to a 'Sustainability Appraisal'. The purpose of this document is to examine the economic, social and environmental impacts of the proposed policies so that the Council can ensure that all policies will help to achieve sustainable development.

  • Appropriate Assessment (8MB pdf)- This document is an assessment of the potential effects that the Core Strategy policies may have on European Wildlife Sites.

  • Consultation Statement (1.8MB pdf) - This document explains how North Norfolk District Council has involved people in the preparation of the Core Strategy.

  • Self-Assessment (4MB pdf) - This document is the District Council's assessment of how it has met the Tests of Soundness as defined in Planning Policy Statement 12.
  • Background Evidence Papers (Housing, Retail & Employment Land)
    Housing - This paper explains the main sources of housing supply within the Core Strategy plan period (2001-2021).
    Retail - This paper explains the approach to new retail developments within towns.
    Employment Land - This paper explains the approach to the retention of land for employment uses.
  • Background Information (Strategies, Studies and Statistics) - This webpage contains a variety of local studies that informed the production of the Core Strategy.
  • Core Strategy Examination Library - This page contains a list of background documents which have informed the production of the Core Strategy. This ranges from national and regional planning policy down to local studies. Links to documents have been provided where possible.

Getting your copy of the consultation documents
If you wish to view the documents and make comments, they will be available from Friday 15th June 2007;

  • to view, download and submit comments on-line via this website (click PUBLIC CONSULTATION LINK at the top of this page)
  • to view in local libraries
  • to collect from the Council offices at Cromer and Fakenham (during office hours);
  • or to collect from one of the drop-in events which have been organised for those who wish to collect the documents and discuss issues with the Planning Policy Team. These are as follows:

    • Cromer - Mon 18th June 2.00 - 7.00 pm at Council Offices, Holt Road
    • North Walsham - Mon 25th June 2.00 - 7.00 pm at North Walsham Community Centre, New Road
    • Fakenham - Tues 26th June 2.00 - 7.00 pm at Fakenham Community Centre, Oak Street

If you prefer, the document can be sent to you - CD ROMs are posted free of charge but the post & packaging charge for the Core Strategy document and settlement maps is £5 per set payable in advance. Tel 01263 516318 or email request to planningpolicy@north-norfolk.gov.uk . Please make cheques payable to 'North Norfolk District Council'.

Submitting Your Comments
The Core Strategy has already been through a period of public consultation and the comments made have been taken into account in producing the submission document. The Inspector appointed to assess the Core Strategy is concerned with whether the document is 'sound' - this means asking "is the document fit for its purpose?" A range of tests have been compiled by the Planning Inspectorate to be used when submitting comments on the Core Strategy, these are called the 'Tests of Soundness'. Your comments should directly relate to one or more of the tests of soundess. Details of the tests, how to submit your comments and the comments (representation) form have been published in the Guidance Notes below.

Why not try using our on-line consultation system?

IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING!

  • Only comments received between midday on Monday 18 June and midday on Monday 30 July will be accepted for consideration.
  • Only comments accompanied by your name and contact address can be accepted.
  • Comments that contain offensive material will be rejected.
  • The preparation of documents for the Local Development Framework is a public process and your representations (comments) cannot be treated as confidential. By submitting a comment you are agreeing that your details (including name and address) will be held on the Planning Policy database and that your name along with your comments will be made available for public viewing.
  • Comments made at earlier stages cannot be simply carried forward. If you do not feel your concerns or issues are reflected in the submission document you must submit your comments again for the Inspector's consideration.

Getting in Touch
If you have any queries about the consultation process or forthcoming examination please contact:

Mrs Beverly Hart (Programme Officer), North Norfolk District Council, Council Offices, Holt Road, Cromer, NR27 9EN
Telephone: 01263 516355
E-mail: ldfprogrammeofficer@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Fax: 01263 516309

For any other queries
Planning Policy Team, North Norfolk District Council, Council Offices, Holt Road, Cromer, NR27 9EN
Telephone: 01263 516318 or01263 516321
E-mail: planningpolicy@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Fax: 01263 516309

The planning Inspectorate has produced two short guidance documents aimed at members of the public wishing to participate in the examination of Development Plan Documents and Statements of Community Involvement. The guides can be found by clicking here.