This consultation closed on 6th March 2015.
Responses are now available to view
It is vital that we get the views of the public and other stakeholders to inform the development of the new Local Plan.
The quickest and easiest way for you to respond is through our online consultation portal. You will need to register to comment.
If you have already registered during a previous consultation simply enter your username and password.
If you wish to take part in and be notified of future consultations please log into our consultation site.
Please be advised that comments submitted to us will be made public along with your name and the name of the organisation you are representing (if relevant). Your address and any other personal details you provide to us will remain confidential.
There is further advice in our step-by-step guide to using the online consultation system.
A copy of the Draft Thanet Local Plan to 2031 can be downloaded from our consultation site. You can also view a summary leaflet or the presentation that has been shown at the drop-in sessions.
Quick summary of what the plan says
• We have a flexible strategy in order to provide for 5,000 additional jobs across all sectors of the economy including tourism, leisure and the green economy
• The airport and surrounding area is proposed as an opportunity area for which the council will prepare an Area Action Plan to guide its future development
• The housing provision over the plan period is 12,000 additional homes
• Development will be focused in accessible areas with existing infrastructure and services, either within or on the edge of existing urban areas.
• Greenfield housing allocations are proposed at Westwood, Birchington, Westgate-on-Sea and Manston Green
• Important countryside, open spaces, heritage and the built and natural environment will be protected for their character and contribution to sense of place • The green wedges that separate Thanet’s towns will be protected
• A new parkway station is promoted for wider economic benefit to the district
Consultation Events were held during January and February
Tuesday 13 January – 1pm to 7pm at The Centre, Birchington
Wednesday 21 January – 1pm to 7pm at Broadstairs Baptist Church, Broadstairs
Thursday 29 January – 1pm to 7pm at Customs House, Ramsgate
Saturday 31 January – 9am to 5pm at Westwood Cross
Tuesday 3 February – 1pm to 7pm at Hartsdown Leisure Centre, Margate
Tuesday 10 February – 12pm to 2pm at The Gateway, Margate
The consultation closed at MIDNIGHT on Friday 6 March 2015.
Please be advised that comments submitted to us will be made public along with your name and the name of the organisation you are representing (if relevant). Your address and any other personal details you provide to us will remain confidential.
What happens next?
Based on comments received the next version of the plan will be written and submitted to the Secretary of State. A further “pre-submission” consultation will be held at this stage. The plan will go through an examination where an Inspector will consider whether the plan has been positively prepared, and that its policies are justified, effective, pass the legal tests and conform with national policy. Adoption of the Plan Following the examination the Inspector may recommend changes to the plan. At this stage a further consultation will be carried out. The council will then adopt the Thanet Local Plan which will form part of the development plan for Thanet to 2031.
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