Stage 1 - Identifying scope of plan (Regulation 18) & plan preparation

• Public consultation for minimum 6 weeks on Plan content and scope (Regulation 18)
• Representations considered and incorporated into subsequent draft plan if appropriate

 

Stage 2 - Pre-submission (Regulations 19 & 20)

• ‘Pre-submission’ publication of draft Plan for at least 6 weeks
• Representations invited on issues of ‘soundness’ and legal compliance
• All representations are considered. Modifications to the draft Plan may be submitted with the Plan if deemed necessary

 

Stage 3 - Submission to Secretary of State (Regulation 22)

• Publish draft Plan and submit for independent examination
• Notify all those who made representations in previous stages
• Council publish consultation statement summarising representations made and how they were addressed

 

Stage 4 - Independent Examination (Regulation 24)

• Publicise information on an examination hearing 6 weeks prior to its taking place.
• (The inspector will design timescale and nature of community involvement in examination)
• Notify people who have already commented of opportunity to make further representations in relation to examination themes

 

Stage 5 - Publication of Inspector’s Report (Regulation 25)

• Make the Inspector’s report available online and at Council hubs
• Contact all those that requested to be notified of the publication of the report

 

Stage 6 - Plan adopted by Council (Regulation 26)

• Publicise adoption statement and documents on website and at Council hubs
• Copy of adoption statement sent to Secretary of State and to members who have requested it