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Representation ID: 8491

Received: 27/09/2021

Respondent: Gladman Developments Ltd

The proposed vision sets a series of ambitions for the borough over the plan period. At this stage final decisions have not yet been taken with regard to the spatial strategy and the location of key strategic developments across the borough that will need to be planned for over the plan period. Further consideration may therefore need to be given to the content of the vision to reflect the final policy choices that are made as the plan preparation process progresses. In particular, it will also be necessary to take note of Paragraph 22 of the NPPF, which requires a vision of at least 30 years where larger scale developments such as new settlements or significant extensions to existing villages and towns form part of the strategy for the area. It should be noted that the Housing Secretary has now confirmed in writing to the Planning Inspectorate that planning practice guidance will be updated to explain the way  local  authorities  should  reflect  the  recent  NPPF  paragraph  22  changes  in  their  local  plans to ensure that plan preparation can continue at pace whilst also ensuring that the government’s objectives are delivered.