Pages 10-11 of the Little Book:
Finally, after nearly 20 years and three abortive attempts, a new Local Plan for Uttlesford has been submitted to Government.
The Plan is about meeting central Govt’s ambitions for new housing and industrial development while minimising harm and maximising benefit to our communities. It has also enabled us to set priorities and protections for the natural and historic environment of the district.
It is a massive body of work for which everyone involved should be applauded. However, the process is never finished. Govt mandates that Local Plans and housebuilding targets must be reviewed and updated every five years.
By the time of the first review Uttlesford will be part of a merged unitary authority with a combined housing quota dwarfing what Uttlesford has at present.
A lot of development is already taking place around Stansted Airport and eastwards along the A120 corridor. It is inevitable the spotlight will point further north towards our patch and the consequences of the Cambridge effect. We need to be ready.
OUR EARLIER POSTS ABOUT THE UTTLESFORD LOCAL PLAN –