The Draft Uttlesford Local Plan, which will bring high quality homes, employment and infrastructure to the district over the next two decades, has been submitted for independent examination.
We have submitted the plan to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government today (Wednesday 18 December), along with the many supporting evidence documents and more than 500 responses that were received in the latest round of public consultation held in the autumn.
This is the next stage in the process leading towards adoption of the local plan.
Now the plan has been submitted, the Secretary of State will appoint a Planning Inspector to review and assess it. They will consider whether the plan has met the legal requirements and tests of 'soundness' - to be judged against national policy, including how the council has consulted, engaged and worked with neighbouring authorities and statutory bodies.
Once appointed, the Planning Inspector will set out the next steps and timetable to be followed in the examination process. The details will be published on the council's website, when known.
More information about the local plan submission documents can be found on the council's website: www.uttlesford.gov.uk/local-plan-examination
