Islanders will have another say on the draft Island Planning Strategy, the Cabinet member for planning has confirmed.
There has been concern raised on the Island that residents won’t have another say on the planning strategy – which once in place will used to guide development on the Island over the next 15 years – before it is set in stone.
Next consultation in May/June
Cllr Paul Fuller told News OnTheWight,
“The next feedback from consultation will take place May/June.
“My understanding is this consultation will take place by the Planning Inspector (PI), who will take ownership of this.”
He went on to confirm that although the Council will not be the recipient of the feedback from residents, the Council will be required to promote the PI’s consultation.
News OnTheWight will also let you know about it at the time.
Previous consultation
The council’s consultation on the draft Island Plan Strategy closed last Autumn.
Residents’ comments are now being reviewed in detail and readers can see some of the early early headlines in this document.
Updated Island Plan
A full summary of all of the comments is being prepared and will be published next month along with amendments to the draft Island Planning Strategy.
Members of the Corporate Scrutiny Committee will consider the papers on 12th April.
On 14th April the Cabinet will consider the draft plan and make recommendations to Full Council, which according to the council’s Website, an extraordinary meeting takes place on 20th April 2022.
Find out more
The council’s Website has links to a plethora of background evidence documents that anyone interested in this can look through.
Article edit
1pm 10th Mar 2022 – Date of next full council meeting updated
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