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Make sure you take part in the consultation on Pendle’s draft Local Plan
Published: Tuesday, 27th June 2023
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Local people are urged to have their say on the draft Local Plan for Pendle – a blueprint for future development for the borough.
An eight-week public consultation has been launched by Pendle Borough Council and is open until 5pm on Friday 18 August.
Councillor Asjad Mahmood, Leader of Pendle Borough Council, said: “We want your views on how we propose to manage development and growth in Pendle up to 2040.
“We want to make Pendle a better place for you and your children, so it’s important we work together to get it right!
“The planning policies in the Plan tell developers what we expect them to provide in their developments.
“It also helps the Council to decide whether to approve or refuse applications for planning permission.
“These drop-in sessions are a great opportunity for residents and businesses to put forward your comments, ask questions and find out how to respond.
“Please take this opportunity to have your say!”
You can find out more about what’s in the draft Local Plan and have your say at drop-in sessions which are taking place throughout July.
Planning officers will be on hand to answer your questions about how much new development is being proposed, where it will take place and why.
- Monday 3 July, 1pm - 4pm Rainhall Centre, Barnoldswick
- Tuesday 4 July, 9am - 12pm Brierfield Community Centre
- Tuesday 4 July, 1pm - 4pm Earby Community Centre and Library
- Thursday 6 July, 9am - 12pm Holmefield House Barrowford
- Thursday 6 July, 1pm - 4pm Colne Market Hall
- Friday 7 July, 9am - 12pm Yates Room, Nelson Town Hall
- Monday 10 July, 9am -12pm Rainhall Centre, Barnoldswick
- Monday 10 July, 1pm - 4pm Holmefield House, Barrowford
- Weds 12 July, 9am-12pm Colne Market Hall
- Weds 12 July, 1pm - 4pm Yates Room, Nelson Town Hall
- Thurs 13 July, 1pm - 4pm Brierfield Community Centre
- Friday 14 July, 9am - 12pm Earby Community Centre and Library
Online sessions are also taking place on Microsoft Teams and can be booked by emailing planningpolicy@pendle.gov.uk
- Monday 10 July, 7.30pm - 9pm Teams Meeting M65 Corridor Urban
- Tuesday 11 July, 7.30pm - 9pm Teams Meeting West Craven
- Weds 12 July, 7.30pm - 9pm Teams Meeting M65 Corridor Rural
- Monday 17 July, 7.30pm - 9pm Teams Meeting West Craven
- Tuesday 18 July, 7.30pm - 9pm Teams Meeting M65 Corridor Rural
- Weds 19 July, 7.30pm - 9pm Teams Meeting M65 Corridor Urban
Councillor Tom Whipp, Executive Portfolio Holder for Planning, said: “The Government requires us to prepare a Local Plan.
“It looks at our development needs for at least the next 15 years and considers the local issues that are most important to us.
“Our Local Plan reflects the unique character and needs of Pendle and our communities.
“Our vision establishes what we would like Pendle to look like by 2040 and we have come up with a number of strategic objectives to help us achieve this vision.”
Neil Watson, Assistant Director of Planning, Building Control and Regulatory Services, added: “A large amount of evidence has helped us to prepare our draft plan.
“We now need your local knowledge to make sure our proposals give you what you need and what you want to see.
“We’d love to hear your thoughts on topics such as housing, the local economy, the natural and historic environment and the climate emergency.
“All the comments we receive during the consultation will be carefully considered before our final draft is published.”
To find out more or comment on the Local Plan visit www.pendle.gov.uk/LPconsultation
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