Suffolk Coastal District Council Local Plan: Issues and Options Consultation 18th August – 30th October 2017
Suffolk Coastal District Council is undertaking a Local Plan Review, beginning with the Issues and Options document which is published for public consultation from Friday 18th August until Monday 30th October 2017. The consultation document and other supporting information can be found through this link: http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/planning/local-plans/suffolk-coastal-local-plan/local-plan-review/help-plan-the-future-of-the-district/
The Issues and Options consultation document is presented in two parts. Part 1 has been prepared in conjunction with Ipswich Borough Council to identify the strategic cross boundary issues affecting the two local authorities. Part 2 focus on issues specific to Suffolk Coastal. SCDC are inviting comments from the Town Council on the questions and issues relevant to Felixstowe.
The Issues and Options represent the first stage of Local Plan consultation and is the first opportunity to let the SCDC know the Town Council’s thoughts and ideas as to how the district is to be developed up to 2036. Alongside the consultation document, SCDC is also publishing:
- Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report,
- Sustainability Appraisal Site Assessments,
- Supporting evidence base documents in relation to housing and employment needs.
Copies of the consultation document, Sustainability Appraisal documents and evidence base documents are available on the Council’s website at http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/planning/local-plans/suffolk-coastal-local-plan/local-plan-review/
The District Council is holding a series of drop-in sessions for members of the public to find out more about the consultation as follows:
| Venue | Date and Time |
| Yoxford Village Hall (Main Hall) Old High Road, Yoxford, IP17 3HN |
Monday 11th September 16.00-19.30 |
| Tower Hall 5 Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich IP4 5SU |
Thursday 14th September 16.00-19.30 |
| Felixstowe Town Hall (Council Chamber) Undercliff Rd W, Felixstowe IP11 2AG |
Monday 18th September 16.00-19.30 |
| Suffolk Coastal District Council (Deben Room) East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, IP12 1RT |
Tuesday 26th September 16.00-19.30 |
| Wenhaston Village Hall Narrow Way, Wenhaston, Halesworth IP19 9DP |
Wednesday 27th September 16.00-19.30 |
| Kirton Recreation Ground (The Pavilion) 12 Alley Rd, Kirton, Ipswich IP10 0NN |
Monday 2nd October
16.00-19.30 |
| Riverside Centre
6 Great Glemham Rd, Stratford St Andrew, IP17 1LL |
Wednesday 11th October
16.00-19.30 |