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29th September 2006

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FOREWORD

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It is with great pleasure that we present the West Lindsey Local Plan First Review which was formally adopted on the 19th June 2006.

The West Lindsey Local Plan First Review is part of the Development Plan which sets out the spatial framework for the future of land use in West Lindsey up to the year 2016 and it is also the primary consideration in decision making on individual planning applications. It is therefore a very important document which has the potential to impact upon all aspects your life from where you live, work and play.

Planning is, inevitably, a controversial and emotive subject, yet there has been a rigorous public consultation programme which has been undertaken throughout the course of the preparation process which used some new, innovative and exciting methods and techniques designed to meet the specific needs and requirements of the varied communities across the District. New events included markets stalls in the heart of our market towns, travelling around on the BBC Bus as it journeyed throughout the District, holding ‘drop-in’ sessions at a variety of Public Houses throughout the District together with extensive media coverage. The consultation programme was formally recognised by the Royal Town Planning Institute (East Midlands) Award 2004 for Community Engagement and Social Inclusion.

Throughout the course of the whole Local Plan First Review preparation process there has been approximately 3,000 people spoken to at consultation events and this also resulted in a total of 2,400 separate representations from individuals, organisations, developers and agents. By comparison to the previous Local Plan, the successful consultation periods of the Local Plan First Review have generated a substantial increase in the number of people seen at events and a 40% increase in the numbers of representations received, which also included a number of representations in support of proposals. The interest in the Local Plan First Review has been pleasing as it has actually been far less controversial than its predecessor in general terms.

Photo of Councillor Reg Shore Photo of Councillor Peter Heath
Councillor Reg Shore
Leader of the Council		 Councillor Peter Heath
Chairman - Development Plan Sub-Committee

The Guildhall, Gainsborough, Lincs, DN21 2DH Tel: 01427 676676 email: development.plans@west-lindsey.gov.uk
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