Another opportunity to have your say on how your area changes

Media enquiries: publicrelations@havant.gov.uk

For immediate issue: 20 December 2017

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Havant Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved consultation on the Draft Havant Borough Local Plan 2036.

This consultation will take place from 8th January 2018 to 16th February 2018.

During the consultation period, content regarding the draft Local Plan will be circulated to residents of the Havant borough in several ways:

• There will be dedicated webpages and frequently asked questions so residents can find out more.
• A series of exhibitions will be held across the borough. These will give residents the opportunity to discuss proposals with the Council's officers. Further information about these exhibitions will be released in the New Year.
• A set of booklets and leaflets will help guide residents through the proposals in the Draft Local Plan.
• Large format posters will be displayed in town centres, further promoting the consultation and exhibitions.

Residents will be able to respond with their views using a web-based survey. The web-survey will be easily available from the Havant Borough Council social media pages and at www.havant.gov.uk/localplan.

The Local Plan is an overarching strategic planning document for the borough of Havant; the consultation period and following update to the Local Plan will provide the framework for guiding the determination of planning applications.

The production of the Local Plan will help to deliver many of the council’s priorities in the Corporate Plan. In particular, the Local Plan will play a key role in supporting the growth of the area’s economy and the number of people in work; planning for the right type and number of homes to create sustainable communities, while working to improve infrastructure.

David Guest, Cabinet Lead for Planning and Place-Making, said: “It is important residents of Havant borough have the opportunity to understand what the Draft Local Plan means for their area.

“As a consequence, the consultation will be comprehensive including exhibitions, a social media campaign and distribution of leaflets and booklets. We are aiming to reach as many residents as possible and invite their feedback via our web-based survey.”

For more information about the Local Plan, visit the Havant Borough Council website at www.havant.gov.uk.

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