Update - 23 April. Proposed Submission Document consultation extended
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the Planning Policy for Traveller Sites have been published by the Government and both came into effect from 27 March 2012. The NPPF supersedes much of the previous planning policy guidance given in Planning Policy Guidance Notes (PPGs) and Planning Policy Statements (PPSs).
The Council is extending the current consultation period on its Proposed Submission Document for the Gypsy and Traveller Sites DPD until Friday 8 June 2012 because of the publication of these documents after the start of its own consultation. This is so that anyone commenting on the Council's document can do so in the light of the latest policy from the Government.
Copies of the NPPF and the Planning Policy for Traveller Sites are available below:
The Proposed Submission Document for the Gypsy and Traveller Sites DPD, together with the Final Sustainability Appraisal, consultation response form and other supporting documents are available below:
Copies are also available at Romford Public Advice and Service Centre between 8.30am and 5.30pm, and at all Libraries in the Borough.
Representations must be made in writing and sent to the Council at the following postal or electronic address by 5.00pm on Friday 8 June 2012. Comments cannot be treated as confidential.
Development and Transport Planning
London Borough of Havering
Town Hall
Main Road
Romford
RM1 3BD
Wherever possible, representations should be made on the consultation response form.
If you require further information about this consultation please contact Peter Hall in the Development Planning Team on (01708) 432522 or by email:
LDF@havering.gov.uk
Next stages
Following the consultation, all representations received will be considered prior to submission of the Gypsy and Traveller Sites DPD to the Secretary of State. Following submission, the soundness of the DPD will be tested at an Independent Examination. All parties who made representations on the Proposed Submission Document will be notified of the time and place of the examination and how they may be involved.
Previous consultation
Consultation on the Issues and Options Report for the Gypsy and Traveller Sites DPD closed on 8 August 2011. Copies of the Issues and Options Report and Interim Sustainability Appraisal are available to download from this page (see right).