The Core Strategy is a key document in the Mid Sussex Local Development Framework. It is the over-arching document that sets the framework for all subsequent detailed documents. These documents need to be in conformity with the Core Strategy.
The Core Strategy sets out:
- The vision for Mid Sussex to 2026
- Core policies on general issues including the environment, settlement pattern, affordable housing, gypsies and travellers, town centres, shopping, employment, rural issues, community facilities, infrastructure and energy
- Housing strategy and broad locations for development
Core Strategy - Pre-submission Consultation Responses Now Online
The District Council received over 5,000 responses to the Pre-submission Public Consultation between 7th February - 20th March.
All of the comments received are now available to view using the link below. You are able to search for responses by Surname, Organisation, Respondent Reference number and Form type
Detailed responses (including maps, diagrams, etc) are available to download in full using the link below:
Index Sheets - Individuals: Surnames A-Z - Surnames in Reference Number Order
Index Sheets - Organisations: Organisations A-Z - Organisations in Reference Number Order
Rural Issues Background Paper (Consultation Draft)
As part of the evidence base for the Core Strategy, the District Council is in the process of preparing a Rural Issues Background Paper. Once finalised, this Paper will help inform the policies in the emerging Core Strategy, particularly those that are concerned with the villages and rural settlements.
A draft of this Paper has been prepared with the assistance of preliminary consultation work with the District's Parish Councils. The draft Paper can be viewed by going to the link below.
The draft Paper is now out to consultation including the District's Parish Councils and key stakeholders such as residential groups, infrastructure and service providers. The consultation period is not a statutory process and will last for an extended period of nine-weeks until 5pm on Monday 8th September 2008. Interested parties should submit comments to ldfconsultation@midsussex.gov.uk or by post to the Planning Policy Team.
Rural Issues Background Paper (Consultation Draft) (.pdf)
Core Strategy - Pre-submission Documents
The 'Pre-Submission' Core Strategy Document was published for a statutory six-week consultation period between 7th February and 20th March. It included a number of options for the location of new development, including large-scale housing sites, and a range of other potential policies relating to the location and nature of future development in Mid Sussex. The publication of this document gave everyone the opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of the District over the next 18 years.
No decisions have been taken on where new development will go, and all the responses relating to this document will help us to prepare our future long-term strategy.
- The Core Strategy Pre-submission document and Sustainability Appraisal can be viewed on this page
- Hard copies can be purchased from our Planning Reception (cheque or cash only) by calling 01444 477340 and are priced as follows:
- Core Strategy Pre-submission Document : £15 (+ £3 p&p)
- Sustainability Appraisal : £20 (+ £3 p&p)
- CD-Rom (Containing the above documents plus Summary Leaflets) : £5 (+ £1 p&p)
- A series of staffed and unstaffed public exhibitions were held throughout the District from the 24th January. Exhibition venues and dates can be viewed here (pdf document)
- If you would like to speak to a Planning Officer about the Core Strategy, please telephone 01444 477053. Alternatively you can email planningpolicy@midsussex.gov.uk
ISSUES AND OPTIONS
To see how the community has been involved in shaping the Core Strategy Preferred Options Document, please click on the link below:
Core Strategy - Issues and Options
EVIDENCE BASE
To view some of the studies and appraisals that will inform the Core Strategy, please click on the link below:
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