Updated 19 June 2013
The Hampshire Authorities have now received the Inspector's Report from the Planning Inspectorate for the Hampshire Minerals and Waste Plan. This follows the public examination of the Plan, which included public hearings in June 2012 and March 2013.
The Inspector has concluded that with the main modifications set out in his report that the Hampshire Minerals and Waste Plan satisfies the requirements of Section 20(5) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, as amended, and the associated Regulations, and meets the tests of soundness set out in the National Planning Policy Framework.
The Inspector's Report, with his recommended main modifications and other amendments are available below:
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149kbThe Hampshire Authorities have also prepared a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document on the Inspector's Report and the adoption process. This is available below:
FAQ's
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The Hampshire Authorities intend to incorporate the recommendations of the Inspector's Report and amend the Plan accordingly. This will make the Plan sound and suitable for adoption.
The Hampshire Authorities will now begin the democratic processes in order to adopt the Hampshire Minerals and Waste Plan. Adoption, subject to agreement by all of the Hampshire Authorities is anticipated in Autumn 2013 in accordance with the Development Scheme . The dates of the meetings are shown in the table below.
Hampshire County Council
Cabinet Meeting
22 July 2013
Full Council Meeting
19 September 2013
Southampton City Council
Cabinet Meeting
17 September 2013
Full Council Meeting
18 September 2013
Portsmouth City Council
Cabinet Meeting
7 October 2013
Full Council Meeting
16 October 2013
New Forest National Park Authority
Authority Meeting
26 September 2013
South Downs National Park Authority
South Downs National Park Planning Committee
12 September 2013
Full Authority Meeting
15 October 2013
The Hampshire Minerals and Waste Plan will replace the Hampshire Minerals and Waste Core Strategy (2007) as planning policy for minerals and waste development in Hampshire upon adoption
Our work on the adopted Core Strategy (2007) and the background work on Minerals and Waste can be viewed by following the (Current Policy) link above.
Development Scheme updated in March 2013
Read the latest newsletter: February 2013 - Newsletter 11
For the complete supporting evidence base, please visit our Consultation website
Our timetable is detailed within our Development Scheme
Statement of Community Involvement
Monitoring Report on the 'Facts & Figures' webpage
Development Control Charter
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