Examination into the Submission Core Strategy

The Secretary of State has appointed Mr Geoffrey M Salter BA MRTPI, of the Planning Inspectorate, to conduct the examination to determine whether the Core Strategy is sound. His role is to consider all the evidence and produce a report for the Council giving his recommendations for action. His report will be binding on the Council.

The Examination was held from 17 March to 30 April 2009. The Council received the Report of the Inspector into the Examination on 27 October 2009.

The Meeting of the Executive on 28 January 2010 is due to consider whether the authority should adopt the Core Strategy. A Special Meeting of Council has been arranged for the same day to consider the potential recommendation of the Executive.

The Core Strategy could therefore by adopted on 29 January 2010.