Core Strategy and Generic Development Control Policies Examination
An Independent Planning Inspector, Mr Stephen J Pratt BA(Hons) MRTPI, has been appointed to examine the soundness of the Submitted Core Strategy to the Cumbria Minerals and Waste Development Framework (MWDF) together with the Generic Development Control Policies.
The Examination Process formally commenced with the Submission of the Core Strategy Document and the Generic Development Control Policies to the Secretary of State on 21 April 2008. The period for making representations closed on 30 May 2008.
The Pre-Hearing Meeting was held at the offices of the Lake District National Park Authority, Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal on Thursday 25 September 2008. The Inspector explained the procedure for examining the submitted documents and presented the final draft Programme for the Hearings and the Inspector's Schedule of Matters & Issues for Examination.
All further statements and submissions, at a maximum of 3000 words, made by participants should only address those Matters and Issues set out in that schedule and had to be sent to me no later than 21st October 2008.
The Hearing sessions of the Examination commenced on Tuesday 11 November 2008 at the offices of the Lake District National Park Authority (location map) when the County Council made its Opening Statement. To contact the Programme Officer during the hearing, the direct dial number will be 01539 792691; or to leave a message at the main switchboard, dial 01539 724555.
Examination sessions are also scheduled on the 18th and 19th November at the Copeland Borough Council Offices, Copeland Centre, Whitehaven (location map). To contact the Programme Officer during these two days, the direct dial number will be 01946 598539; or to leave a message at the main switchboard, dial 0845 054 8600.
The Final Programme for the Examination is now available.
Guidance Notes for Participants are on this webpage and the Responses of the County Council to the further information requested by the Inspector in Annex C can be found in the Core Document List (ED8).
The Submitted Core Strategy, the Generic Development Control Policies and other background documents submitted, including the Evidence Base, can be viewed and downloaded by using the links to the left. All responses made to the documents are being recorded and can be viewed on consultation software for the Core Strategy (external link) and Generic Development Control Policies (external link).
Further information about the Examination is available from the Programme Officer:
Frank Lee
MWDF Programme Officer
County Offices
Kendal
LA9 4RQ
Telephone: 01539 713411
Email: frank.lee@cumbriacc.gov.uk
Further information and documents will be placed on this, and the Hearing Documents, page as they become available.