Castle Point Plan - Examination in public hearing programme updated
An update to the programme of hearings where planning inspectors will review the Castle Point Plan has been published today.
The programme details all residents, developers, landowners and interested parties, who will take part in the hearings. The update follows the publication of the draft programme earlier this month and a call out for anybody who felt they should have been called but was not on the list to get in contact with the Programme Officer.
Cllr Warren Gibson, Deputy Leader of Castle Point Borough Council, said: “It is solely the decision of the planning inspectors who gives evidence at the hearings and the hearing programme has been put together by the inspectorate.
“We are publishing this updated hearing programme in the interests of transparency and to ensure clarity as to the process.
“This update will be added to the comprehensive Castle Point Plan document library which anybody can access at the click of a button.”
The examination will take place over three days from 8 to 10 September, with Friday 11 September being held in reserve in case of overrun.
The Castle Point Plan is the core document which will act as a framework to inform planning decisions and guide development in the Borough up to 2043.
Following comprehensive consultation with residents it seeks to protect the amenities residents said they valued the most, including the Borough’s precious green belt. It also makes provision for the amount of housing development required to meet local need.
Inspectors will first reach their conclusions regarding the number of homes to be built. They will then move on to reviewing other aspects of the plan. Once concluded the inspectors then will rule whether they believe the plan to be sound. If it is found to be sound, then it will be adopted by the Council. Alternatively, inspectors could order amendments be made, including imposing a higher housing figure.
Find out more about the Castle Point Plan Examination.