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LDF Bulletin
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Winchester
District Development Framework - Core Strategy
Work on Winchester City Council's Core Strategy moves into its next phase
this week with publication of the Preferred Option document for council
consideration. This document follows wide consultation on the Issues and
Options during 2008.
The Preferred Option sets out for the first time the complete Core Strategy,
including the detailed wording of policies and proposals, and the allocation
of key sites across the District for development over the next twenty years.
The documents are available to view on the website in the reports
for 25 March LDF Cabinet Meeting.
Earlier parts of the process explored possible opportunities and options for
growth and change, and a wealth of information has been gathered ranging from
technical studies and reports, to feedback from stakeholders and the
community. This information has all been influential in preparing a development
strategy for the District which also complies with national and regional
planning guidance.
The Core Strategy Preferred Option is set out in two main parts:
- The
Spatial Strategy. This divides the
District into three areas, each with a vision and set of policies which
reflect their nature and characteristics, along with 'strategic
allocations' at Winchester,
Whiteley and Waterlooville.
- The
Core Policies. These are district wide policies
applying to a range of issues and focusing on the outcomes of the
Council's Sustainable Community Strategy, which are
topic based and cover matters such as affordable housing, climate
change, and biodiversity. This information will form the basis for other
more detailed Local Development Framework guidance, to be prepared in
the future.
The Core Strategy Preferred Option will be considered by
Winchester City Council's Cabinet (LDF) Committee on 25 March at 9.30am
Walton Room Guildhall, prior to final approval for consultation by Council on
22 April at 7pm Conference Chamber, Guildhall.
There will be an opportunity for public comment on the Preferred Option and
consultation arrangements are currently being organised. It is anticipated
that it will run from mid May to late June, but residents can check the
Council's website for more details www.winchester.gov.uk
nearer the time.
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Update
on New Planning Documents
The City Council has now published two draft documents
on housing supply in Winchester District.
- Assessment
of the Need for Local Reserve Site Release & Land Availability
Assessment 2009
View the document
- Strategic
Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA)
View
the document
If you have any comments on either of the
assessments or their draft conclusions please ensure that they are returned no later than the 15th
April 2009 to the following address:
Head of Strategic Planning,
Winchester City Council
City Offices
Colebrook Street
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 9LJ
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Community Strategy
The
Community Strategy is closely linked to the development of the LDF and has
been refreshed.
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