What is the Preferred Options stage?The preparation process for the North Chelmsford Area Action Plan covers several stages - Evidence Gathering, Issues and Options, Preferred Options, Submission, Examination and Adoption. The Preferred Options stage involves further public and stakeholder consultation on the North Chelmsford Area Action Plan (NCAAP for short) following Issues and Options consultation. The document was published for public consultation from 11th December 2008 to 27th February 2009.
Latest news- Proposed changes to the NCAAP were discussed at the Development Policy Committee meeting on September 14. To view the Agenda and associated documents please click here 14 September 2009
- These proposed changes will be discussed again at a meeting of the Development Policy Committee on September 24. To view the Agenda and associated documents please click here 24 September 2009
- During consultation, a number of residents raised important points which required expert advice. This advice will be published when it becomes available.
Please see New Background Documents (last updated 5 November 2009). - A report has been prepared which sets out the main issues that have arisen from representations made to the Preferred Options consultation to the North Chelmsford Area Action Plan and accompanying Sustainability Appraisal.
Please click here  NCAAP Consultation Feedback Report July 09 [313kb] - Consultation on the Proposed Submission NCAAP will take place from 27 October to 21 December 2009.
What does the Preferred Options document say?The NCAAP will provide a planning framework for North Chelmsford to shape the development of two new neighbourhoods to the North of Chelmsford. The Area Action Plan will deliver planned growth of around 4,000 new homes, along with the provision of strategic transport infrastructure – roads, new rail station, park and ride, social infrastructure (education, shops and green space) and utilities infrastructure essential for a sustainable community.
Representations ReceivedIn total, the Borough Council received 968 representations to the North Chelmsford Area Action Plan Preferred Options consultation. The representations are now being fully analysed by officers. The representations have also been published online by the Borough Council. To search for and view the representations please follow the link below: You can also find details of the respondents using the three lists below: All views expressed in the representations are those submitted by respondents, and do not represent the views of Chelmsford Borough Council. Acknowledgement letters have been sent to all respondents advising them of their unique representation numbers with details on the next stages of preparation of the documents. Initial feedback on public consultationAn initial report on the feedback from the public consultation was reported to the Council's Development Policy Committee on 15th April 2009. Members of the Development Policy Committee agreed at the meeting to allow officers to continue work on the North Chelmsford Area Action Plan by analysing the representations received and producing a draft Submission version of the Plan. They also endorsed the general approach. To view the report and appendices please visit the Development Policy Committee page.
The Preferred Options Consultation Documents | Lower Resolution Document (Smaller file / Lower Quality) | Higher Resolution Document (Larger Files/Higher Quality) |
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Newsletters January 2009 - Summary Document June 2009 - Consultation Update NO 1 July 2009 - Consultation Update NO 2
EventsA number of exhibitions and information events were held during January and February. Drop-in sessions were staffed by Council officers who were able to explain the proposals in more detail. You can view the exhibition panels via the link below:
Where to get copies of the NCAAP Preferred Options Consultation DocumentCopies of the NCAAP Preferred Options Consultation Document and the supporting documents are available above. They are also available for inspection at main Borough Council offices and local libraries during normal office hours, please use the link below to view opening times and locations. . Paper copies are also available on request by telephoning (01245) 606330.
Next StepsOfficers will prepare a schedule of proposed changes for discussion at Development Policy Committee. Originally scheduled for June, this meeting will now take place on July 20. The Submission version will then be finalised for publication for consultation in September/October. The exact dates for this consultation have not yet been set. It is anticipated that the Independent Examination will take place in early 2010. An Inspector is appointed by the Secretary of State to conduct the Examination. After the Examination, the Inspector produces a report with recommendations that are binding upon the Council. Any changes required by the Inspector must be made before the document can be adopted by the Council.
Development Policy CommitteeThe draft North Chelmsford Area Action Plan - Preferred Options Consultation Document was considered by Committee on 16 October 2008. An initial report on the feedback from the public consultation was reported to the Council's Development Policy Committee on 15th April 2009. To view the report and appendices please visit the Development Policy Committee page.
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