A public consultation on the two Supplementary Planning Documents: Flooding; and Housing Size and Type, has been announced by the Council. The following is the emailed announcement received by LOSRA who will be responding in time to meet the deadline. Any resident who wishes to contribute should do so by following the instructions described below.
I am writing to let you know that Spelthorne Borough Council is due to start a four week public consultation on the final drafts of the above two documents. Attached are copies of the two SPDs and further supporting documents. I invite you to let us have your views by Monday 28 May 2012. Representations are encouraged to be submitted using the on-line form: http://www.spelthorne.gov.uk/AF3/an/default.aspx/RenderForm/?F.Name=avcagjrbzsn . They can also be submitted by post or email using the attached response form (one form for each SPD), but please only use one of the alternative methods of response.
The purpose of the Flooding SPD is to elaborate on Policy LO1 set out in the Council’s Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document (DPD). It is intended to ensure that the Council provides clear guidance on the factors which need to be taken into account in preparing and determining applications for development in areas of flood risk. The SPD in particular provides further guidance on how flood risk may be managed.
The purpose of the Housing Size and Type SPD is to elaborate on Policy HO4 set out in the Council’s Core Strategy and Policies DPD. It is intended to ensure that the Council secures the right mix of dwellings providing one, two, three and four plus bedrooms in new development, so that, together with the existing housing stock, the housing needs of the Borough are best met. The SPD in particular provides further guidance on the dwelling mix required in developments which incorporate an element of affordable housing.
Subject to the outcome of this consultation, the Council intends to formally adopt these SPDs later this year. Further details on the preparation and consultation process are set out in the accompanying Consultation Statement.
If you would like any further information or have any queries on the above matters please do not hesitate to contact me.
John Brooks Bsc DipTP DMS MRTPI MCMI
Deputy Head of Planning and Housing Strategy
Spelthorne Borough Council
Council Offices, Knowle Green, Staines TW18 1XB
Tel: (01784) 446346
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