Consultation on Main Modifications

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The Inspectors have concluded that while the draft plan as submitted is not sound, it is likely that it can be made sound by modifications.

The Inspectors have requested that the Council consults on a schedule of proposed Main Modifications which they consider are necessary to ensure the soundness of the plan. The proposed Main Modifications are put forward without prejudice to the Inspectors’ final conclusions regarding the soundness of the Plan.

The Inspectors will take account of the responses to the consultation before reaching final conclusions on the Main Modifications that are required to the Plan.

Further details are set out in the notice of consultation.

The Council is inviting comments on the proposed Main Modifications from Wednesday 9 June 2021 until Wednesday 4 August 2021.

See the NCC news item Have your say on proposed modifications to Local Plan

Comments should be submitted using the response form available on the above website and should relate only to the Main Modifications in the schedule, and not other parts of the plan. There is no need to repeat any previously submitted comments as these are already before the Inspectors.

The Schedule of Proposed Main Modifications can be viewed on the Council’s examination website.

Comments should be submitted using the response form available on the above website and should relate only to the Main Modifications in the schedule, and not other parts of the plan. There is no need to repeat any previously submitted comments as these are already before the Inspectors.

Other documents being consulted upon:

• Schedule of Proposed Modifications to the Local Plan Policies Map

• Sustainability Appraisal of the Main Modifications and Policies Map changes

• Habitats Regulations Assessment of the Main Modifications and Policies Map changes

• Additional evidence published by the Council through the examination since the last consultation held during July to September 2020

Specific forms are not required for comments relating to these documents, but representations should make clear to which document comments relate.

Other documents on the Council’s website are available to view for information only and are not a matter for this consultation.

How to submit comments

Comments on any of the consultation documents can be submitted by:

• Email to: PlanningStrategy@northumberland.gov.uk, or

• Post to: Planning Strategy, Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2EF. 

Responses should be received by 5pm on Wednesday 4 August 2021.

If you have any questions about the consultation or the Local Plan process contact NCC at PlanningStrategy@northumberland.gov.uk or on 0345 600 6400.