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Local Plan and Cannock Town Centre Consultation Update

Thank you to all the interested parties for taking the time to submit your views on the Local Plan (Part 2) and Cannock Town Centre Area Action Plan Documents.

Please note that the consultation closed on Monday 27th March 2017 and we are not seeking any further feedback at this stage.  Work will now start on the next stage of the Local Plan Part 2 and Cannock Town Centre Area Action Plan.  The consultation information is available below for reference:

Cannock Chase Local Plan (Part 2)

The Cannock Chase Local Plan helps to shape the way in which the physical, economic, social and environmental characteristics of Cannock Chase District will change by 2028.  We adopted Local Plan Part 1 in 2014, this sets out the strategy for the District and says how much development we need overall as well as setting out policies for helping us decide whether planning applications are acceptable. We are now consulting on Part 2, which will contain the detail: which sites are suitable for what kinds of development or protection, and whether we need to develop any further policy detail.  The Local Plan (Part 2) Plan and supporting documents are below for you to read:

• Local Plan (Part 2) Issues & Options Development Plan Document
• Local Plan (Part 2) - Non Technical Summary
• Local Plan (Part 2) - Integrated Impact Assessment (includes Sustainability Appraisal) Part 1 & Part 2
• Local Plan (Part 2) Sustainability Appraisal Frequently Asked Questions
• Local Plan (Part 2) - Habitat Regulations Assessment Scoping Report
• Local Plan (Part 2) - Site Options Selection Methodology
• Local Plan (Part 2) Gypsy, Traveller & Travelling Showpeople Site Options Methodology
• Local Plan (Part 2) Exhibition Boards (First Half)
• Local Plan (Part 2) Exhibition Boards (Second Half)

Options Map

The site options for housing; gypsy, travelling and travelling showpeople accommodation; employment; green and recreation spaces within the Local Plan (Part 2) Issues and Options consultation document are available to view online via the Policies Map.  These site options correspond to those listed in Appendix 1 of the Local Plan (Part 2) Issues and Options document and identified on the Consultation Maps in Appendix 2.  The online Policies Map enables a more detailed view of each site - please read the user guide for assistance.

These are only site options proposed for appraisal at this time- the map does not mean that these sites will be selected; these are only options we need to consider at this stage.  In order to identify which sites currently lie within the Green Belt, please view the Local Plan (Part 1) Green Belt layer on the Policies Map.  All of the other Local Plan (Part 1) adopted policies are available to view alongside these site options. Note: Site N29 currently lies within the Green Belt, however as it has full planning permission for residential development it is identified as a ‘deliverable’ housing site.

Please note that some Conservation Area boundaries shown on the Policies Maps have been superseded. These are Cannock Town Centre Conservation Area and the Trent and Mersey Canal Conservation Area.  Please see the updated Conservation Area Maps in the Conservation Area Appraisals.

Cannock Town Centre - Area Action Plan (AAP)

The Cannock Town Centre AAP is being produced in parallel with the Local Plan (Part 2).  It will provide a vision for the future of Cannock Town Centre and will form a strategy for regeneration and positive change.  It will include both general town centre planning policies and specific guidance for the development of key sites.  The Plan and supporting information is available to read below:

• Cannock Town Centre Area Action Plan Issues & Options Development Plan Document
• Cannock Town Centre Area Action Plan Sustainability Appraisal
• Cannock Town Centre Area Action Plan Issues & Options Exhibition Boards

Further Information

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Consultation Letter
• Newspaper Advert

Please note that the consultation closed on Monday 27th March 2017 and that for all submitted comments we are unable to treat your views confidentially.  Your name will be made public, but contact details will not be disclosed.

Last Updated: 12/04/2017