Site Specific Proposals Local Development Document Background Papers Presented by Julia Baish 9 November 2011

Introduction Background Papers Planning Policy Committee 4 October 2011 Committee Resolution - the contents of the background papers be noted and endorsed as a basis for preparing the Site Specific Proposals LDD options paper; subject to further refinements on the grounds of accuracy or new information

Background papers: provide evidence base for the option paper. To be updated following the consultation on options to take account of representations made and additional evidence gathered. Issues Paper Consultation: This consultation discussed issues to be addressed in the Site Specific Proposals LDD. Consultation on Options: Present range of options which to address the issues identified through Issues Paper consultation. Will indicate which are the preferred options. Preparation of Proposed Submission Plan: Information gathered through earlier consultation will be used to prepare the Proposed Submission Plan. Consultation on the Issues Paper took place in March/ April 2009 Current Stage Consultation on Proposed Submission Plan: Six week consultation on the draft plan prior to submission of Plan to Secretary of State To be confirmed following JPC committee Submission of Plan to the Secretary of State Independent Examination Adoption July/August 2012 October 2012 December 2012 March 2013

Background Paper - Housing Allocations Assessment of sites promoted for development in the Borough Policy position for allocating housing Methodology for assessing sites Indication of sites to be allocated Findings will be used to prepare options for housing allocations

Background Paper – Town Centres and Town Centre Uses Options for allocations and policies in Burton Latimer, Desborough and Rothwell town centres More flexible approach to PPS4 requirement for a sequential assessment for town centre uses More flexible approach to PPS4 requirement for impact assessments for town centre uses

Background Paper: Defining Town Centre Boundaries for Burton Latimer, Desborough and Rothwell Methodology for defining town centre boundaries Proposed new boundaries

Background Paper – Settlement Boundaries Requirement for settlement boundaries Methodology for defining settlement boundaries Amended settlement boundaries excluding new allocations

Fact Check Member’s of the Planning Policy Committee approved the recommendation that the contents of the background papers be noted and endorsed as a basis for preparing the Site Specific Proposals LDD - Options paper subject to further refinements on the grounds of accuracy or new information. Deadline for comments - Monday 14 November

What Next? Planning Policy Committee 15 November Background Papers: –Employment –Open Space –Flood Risk –Re-use of Rural Buildings –Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation –Affordable Housing

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