As part of the NHDC Local Plan Examination, the Inspector recommended “main modifications” to make the Local Plan sound and legally compliant. “Main modifications” are changes that materially affect the policies – and the legal provisions for this stage of plan preparation are contained in section 20(7c) of the 2004 Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act (as amended).
NHDC is required to consult on all proposed modifications, depending on the scope of the modifications, and the Inspector’s report can only be issued afterwards.
NHDC’s consultation on the main modifications to its Local Plan was approved by the NHDC Cabinet on 10 December 2018; and the consultation has recently been extended to run from Thursday 3 January 2019 to Monday 4 March 2019.
Alongside this, people can also comment on the additional documents produced by NHDC during the Examination.
The consultation will be advertised in local media outlets and social media; and a poster will be sent to all libraries in the District, as well as Stevenage and Luton Central Libraries.
Information will be available via www.north-herts.gov.uk/localplan and localplans@north-herts.gov.uk
The Parish Council and its Neighbourhood Planning Committee will be considering and responding to the consultation, but encourages you to take the opportunity to respond individually – particularly with regard to the proposals for building on Green Belt land in and near the Parish; and on related issues and policies relating to traffic and flood management and air quality.