Planning inspector's verdict on Vision 2031 open for public comment
Tuesday, 15th April 2014.
Planning inspector Roger Clews has issued his recommended modifications to St Edmundsbury’s draft Vision 2031 plans for public consultation.
Limited modifications in the Haverhill element of the plan include a victory for residents who campaigned for an extended country park in north-east Haverhill.
The modifications are proposed changes resulting from the inspector’s consideration of representations made on the Vision 2031 documents, including those which were followed up at an eight-day public hearing (two in Haverhill) which considered representations from a wide range of individuals and organisations.
The public are invited to comment on the changes in an online consultation lasting seven weeks, between April 14 and May 30.
Cllr John Griffiths, leader of St Edmundsbury Borough Council, said: “Vision 2031 is a comprehensive plan to help the borough to manage change over the coming years.
"We need it both to protect our way of life, wonderful heritage and environment, and to ensure our future prosperity with the right kind of desirable development, alongside the necessary safeguards and infrastructure.
"I am delighted that the planning inspector has reflected this in the recommended modifications he proposes and I would like to thank all those who have been involved in - and put so much work and thought into - this long process and who care so passionately about this lovely part of the country.
"I would also encourage everyone to look at the documents and take part in this consultation.”
Cllr Terry Clements, St Edmundsbury Borough Council cabinet member for planning, said: “The past three years have revealed the deep allegiance of our residents to all that is good in the borough, not least before the planning Inspector.
"His recommended modifications address some of the representations made. We believe that the rigorous testing of Vision 2031 has made it a stronger plan.”
In Haverhill the inspector has responded to campaigners’ concerns to provide new community parkland/country park as part of the proposed north-east Haverhill strategic growth area.
With regard to the north-west relief road, he has expanded on the detail and providesd certainty on delivery as part of north-west strategic site.
Delivery and timing would be controlled through a legal agreement that would accompany any planning permission.
The policy on the site on the corner of Hollands Road and Duddery Hill allocated for further education, is modified to provide options for alternative use if that does not happen.
The site in Bumpstead Road, where Carisbrooke had hoped to get a change from employment land to housing development does not receive such a change from the inspector.
Neither is the Vion employment site in Little Wratting allowed to be given over to housing.
Limited modifications in the Haverhill element of the plan include a victory for residents who campaigned for an extended country park in north-east Haverhill.
The modifications are proposed changes resulting from the inspector’s consideration of representations made on the Vision 2031 documents, including those which were followed up at an eight-day public hearing (two in Haverhill) which considered representations from a wide range of individuals and organisations.
The public are invited to comment on the changes in an online consultation lasting seven weeks, between April 14 and May 30.
Cllr John Griffiths, leader of St Edmundsbury Borough Council, said: “Vision 2031 is a comprehensive plan to help the borough to manage change over the coming years.
"We need it both to protect our way of life, wonderful heritage and environment, and to ensure our future prosperity with the right kind of desirable development, alongside the necessary safeguards and infrastructure.
"I am delighted that the planning inspector has reflected this in the recommended modifications he proposes and I would like to thank all those who have been involved in - and put so much work and thought into - this long process and who care so passionately about this lovely part of the country.
"I would also encourage everyone to look at the documents and take part in this consultation.”
Cllr Terry Clements, St Edmundsbury Borough Council cabinet member for planning, said: “The past three years have revealed the deep allegiance of our residents to all that is good in the borough, not least before the planning Inspector.
"His recommended modifications address some of the representations made. We believe that the rigorous testing of Vision 2031 has made it a stronger plan.”
In Haverhill the inspector has responded to campaigners’ concerns to provide new community parkland/country park as part of the proposed north-east Haverhill strategic growth area.
With regard to the north-west relief road, he has expanded on the detail and providesd certainty on delivery as part of north-west strategic site.
Delivery and timing would be controlled through a legal agreement that would accompany any planning permission.
The policy on the site on the corner of Hollands Road and Duddery Hill allocated for further education, is modified to provide options for alternative use if that does not happen.
The site in Bumpstead Road, where Carisbrooke had hoped to get a change from employment land to housing development does not receive such a change from the inspector.
Neither is the Vion employment site in Little Wratting allowed to be given over to housing.
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