Core Strategy Preferred Options Public Participation
The first formal consultation stage in the LDF process is known
as the ‘Preferred Options stage'. This is where the Council, having
considered options, sets out its preferred approach to the plans
and undertakes public consultation on them. This will help the
Council to shape the final version of the plans. The complete plan
making process is illustrated in the Process Chart (pdf, 15kb). Public
participation on the Core Strategy, Site Allocations Document
and Development Contributions SPD Preferred Options documents
started on 27 March and ended on the 12 May 2008.
The Statement of Proposals Matters and Notice of Public
Participation are provided in the
Preferred
Options Statutory Notice, March 2008 (pdf, 22kb).
The Core Strategy Preferred Options Document (March
2008)
The Core Strategy has also been subject to a
Sustainability Appraisal, which aims to ensure
that the policies and proposals in each document reflect the
principles of sustainable development.
The Core Strategy has also been subject to a Habitat Regulations
Assessment. This assessment considers the impact of proposed
development upon internationally designated wildlife habitats in
and around the District.
Preferred Option Public Participation Report November 08
Representations which were received on
the Core Strategy have been analysed according to Chapter and a
report was submitted to Cabinet/Council.
Further background documents are also available to view on the
Evidence Base page.
Exhibition
As part of the public consultation at Preferred Options stage
the District Council held a number of exhibitions at the Dover
Discovery Centre, Deal Library and the Guildhall Sandwich. The
details are listed below.
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Venue
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Day
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Staffed Exhibition
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Dover Discovery Centre
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Thurs 27 March
Fri 28 March
Sat 29 March
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10.30am – 7.30pm
10.30am – 6pm
10.30am – 4pm
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Deal Library
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Fri 4 April
Sat 5 April
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10.30am – 6pm
10.30am – 4pm
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Sandwich Guildhall
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Fri 11 April
Sat 12 April
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10.30am – 6.30pm
10.30am – 4pm
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Neighbourhood Forums
The Neighbourhood Forums, run by Kent
County Council, Dover District Council and the Town and Parish
Councils, were also arranged with two special meetings focusing on
the Local Development Framework (LDF). The meetings were held on
the following dates:
- Joint Dover Neighbourhood Forums (covering West, North and
Town) on 9 April 2008
Location: Connaught Hall, Dover Town Hall, Dover
- Joint Neighbourhood Forums (covering Deal & Walmer and
Sandwich) on 16 April 2008
Location: Landmark Centre, Deal
Contact
Tel: 01304 872477
Email: regenerationdelivery@dover.gov.uk
