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December 2019
We received the Inspector's Report on the LPP2 Examination on 20 December 2019. The Inspector has found the LPP2 sound, subject to the inclusion of a number of main modifications which are set out in the Appendix to his report. The Examination is now closed. You can download the Inspector's Report and Appendix from the 'Correspondence' tab below. Please note that there is an error on page 13 (paragraph 51) of the report where the words 5 September 2018 should read 9 October 2018.
September 2019
We have submitted all the representations received on the proposed Main Modifications to the Inspector. You can view a summary of the issues raised by the representations by selecting the document CD89 from the ‘Core documents’ tab below. We will publish the Inspector’s final report once it is received.
August 2019
The consultation on the proposed Main Modifications and associated Sustainability Appraisal Addendum has now closed.
July 2019
Consultation is now open on the proposed Main Modifications and associated Sustainability Appraisal Addendum. We have notified everyone who made a representation on the Pre-Submission Plan. Representations on the Main Modifications can be made over a 6 week period between 8 July and 19 August 2019. Further details are available on our consultation page.
June 2019
We have now received the Inspector's proposed Main Modifications on Local Plan Part 2. These are the modifications which he considers are necessary in order for the Plan to be made 'sound'. You can download the Schedule of Main Modifications or view by selecting the document CD087 from the 'Core documents' tab below.
April 2019
The examination hearings have now concluded. During the hearings, the Inspector requested additional information from a number of participants in order to assist with his consideration of the issues discussed. You can download a copy of his questions (documents ID006 and ID007) from the Correspondence tab below. We have added the responses to his questions to the Matter Statements.
March 2019
The Inspector provided a draft Hearings Timetable and this has now been uploaded to this webpage. You can download a copy of the timetable using the ‘correspondence’ tab below and choosing document ID004A.
The Matter Statements have been uploaded to this webpage. You can download them from the Matter Statements tab below.
February 2019
The examination hearings commenced on Tuesday 2 April 2019 at 10am and were held in the Council Chamber, County Hall, St Anne's Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1UE. The hearings concluded on Friday 12 April 2019.
We notified everyone who made a representation on the Pre-Submission Local Plan Part 2. You can download a copy of the letter using the 'Correspondence' tab below.
The Inspector provided a Hearings Programme before the hearings, which identified the timetable, key matters for discussion and the attendees invited to take part at each hearing session.
January 2019
The Secretary of State appointed Inspector Mike Fox BA(HONS) DIPTP MRTPI to conduct the examination to determine whether the Lewes Local Plan Part 2 is sound.
December 2018
The Lewes District Local Plan Part 2 has been submitted to the Secretary of State for examination. Submission was formally made on 21st December 2018.
The adopted Lewes District Joint Core Strategy and forms Part 1 of the Local Plan. The Local Plan Part 2 will only apply to the area of Lewes District outside the South Downs National Park.
The Local Plan Part 2 will allocate land for housing, including Gypsy and Traveller pitches, and employment. It will also set out detailed planning policies to guide development and change in the period to 2030. When adopted by the Council, these new policies will replace most of the remaining ‘saved’ policies of the Lewes District Local Plan 2003.
The Council has appointed a Programme Officer, who will support the Inspector and the Council for the duration of the examination. His details are below:
Mr Chris Banks, Programme Officer, c/o Bank Solutions, 64 Lavinia Way, East Preston, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 1EF
Tel : 01903 783722 Mob: 07817 322750
Email: bankssolutionsuk@gmail.com
This examination webpage will be updated regularly with news of the examination.
You can find the Core Documents library below. We will add correspondence from the Inspector as we receive it in the relevant tab below. We will also add future Matter Statements and any further documentation submitted and accepted by the Inspector during the examination.
Please be aware that the Planning Inspectorate has released an updated version of the guidance for Examining Local Plans. This revised guidance is available to view on the Government's website.
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