The Core Strategy is an important element of the Local Development Framework (LDF) and sets the vision and objectives for the town to the year 2026.
Core Strategy: Issues and Alternatives Paper
The consultation on the discussion paper on the issues and alternatives for the Core Strategy ended on July 4 2005. This was the first formal stage of the consultation process. The results of this consultation can be found in our consultation section.
Core Strategy: Preferred Options Consultation
Initial Preferred Options
The Council consulted on the Core Strategy: Initial Preferred Options Report from 5 January - 16 February 2007. The report presents the spatial vision and objectives for the future growth and development of the Borough until 2026. It lists all the options considered for achieving that vision and presents the Council's preferred options for managing change and development in the Borough.
Consultation on the Initial Preferred Options Report was carried out via our planning consultation website. Full details, plus background papers for the report can be found in our Consultation section - see Related Pages.
Revised Report
The Council is currently working on the Core Strategy Revised Report in light of the results of a number of key evidence documents. The Council aims to consult on the next stage of the Core Strategy in the summer of 2009.
