The extension was discussed at last night’s full council meeting (Wednesday, 25th February 2021).
Cllr Mike Baldock, deputy leader and cabinet member for planning, said:
“We are pleased the local plan consultation has been extended by an additional 38 days, increasing the total consultation period to almost 12 weeks - twice the length of the previous consultation for the Local Plan Review in 2018.
“We’ve worked hard during a difficult year to finalise a local plan with innovative policies that we are proud of, and we want people to have the time they need to submit their representations
“With libraries and council offices closed due to the pandemic, we’re unable to provide physical copies of the plans at these locations as we normally would, but the plan can be viewed on our website, and hard copies can be mailed out to those who need them.
“To make sure as many people as possible have the chance to respond, we’ll be writing to all households to let them know how they can share their views.”
The consultation started on Monday, 8th February and the local plan review can be viewed on the council’s website here
To request hard copies, or extracts from documents, Email: LPcomments@swale.gov.uk or call 01795 417 014.
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