Strategic Sites Issues and Options Consultation 2012

Your Views

This is the first stage of public consultation on this document and we would like to take your views into account in producing the Strategic Sites DPD. In order to do this we are presenting information about the possible options for development within each Strategic Development Area.

We are keen to hear your views and these will be taken into account in shaping the final document. In addition to the various options presented, you may wish to put forward your own options which we will also consider.

Making Comments

Go to the Online Consultation Portal (external link) to view the document and make your comments.

We are currently receiving a high volume of comments. As a result there is currently a time delay between the comments being submitted and being available to view on the consultation pages. We will endeavour to publish and acknowledge receipt of all comments as quickly as possible.

Period of Publication

Representations must be made between: 9am on Monday 16th January until 5pm on Friday 24th February 2012.

Representations received after 5pm on Friday 24th February cannot be accepted.

Submit your Comments

• The easiest way to view the main document and answer the accompanying questionnaire is via the Online Consultation Portal (external link). 
• Alternatively, if you do not wish to use the online consultation portal the questionnaire is also available in pdf format to be downloaded and printed, Strategic Sites Issues and Options Questionnaire (pdf)

View and download the Consultation Documents

• Strategic Sites Development Plan Document Issues and Options Consultation Paper (pdf)
• Exhibition Dates and Locations for Viewing the Strategic Sites Documents

Guidance Notes

• Guide to the Strategic Sites Issues and Options Consultation (pdf)
• Frequently Asked Questions

View and download the Supporting Documents

• Background Papers to the Strategic Sites Development Plan Document
• Interim Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) Statement January 2012 (pdf)
• Ecological Assessment of the Strategic Sites Development Plan Document
• Sustainability Appraisal of the Strategic Sites DPD Scoping Report (pdf)

Sustainability Appraisal

A more detailed description of issues in relation to each development area and how the possible options for development have been produced is provided in the detailed Background Papers to the Strategic Sites Development Plan Document. The Background Papers also shows the Sustainability Appraisal that has been undertaken to help you to make comparisons between options. The analysis from the Sustainability Appraisal has been a key element in shaping the contents of this document and in particular in helping to create the various options relating to each development area. A Sustainability Appraisal of the Strategic Sites DPD Scoping Report (pdf) has also been undertaken.

Data Protection Act 1998 and Freedom of Information Act 2000

Representations cannot be treated in confidence. Regulation 30 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Development) (England) Regulations 2004, as amended, requires copies of representations made to be publically available. The Council will provide names and associated representations on its website but will not publish personal information such as telephone numbers or private addresses. By submitting a representation you confirm that you agree these terms and accept responsibility for your comments.

Wealden District Council's Strategic Sites Issues and Options Consultation Paper is being published under Regulation 25 (The Town and County Planning (Local Development) (England) Regulations 2004, as amended)