Cup winners!!!

Cup winners!!!

Heart of Gloucester U’14’s who are kindly sponsored by Brodie Planning Associates were proud winners of the Cheltenham Youth Football League cup final at the EV Charger Points Stadium on Saturday 3rd May. It was an exciting occasion for everyone, well done boys and their head coach Tom and assistant Martin and a huge thankyou to BPA for your kind sponsorship this season.

The revised NPPF is reported to be published before the end of the year!

Planning magazine (27 Nov 24) are reporting that following the planning minister Matthew Pennycook appearance before the housing, communities and local government committee last week… The government is “on track” to publish its NPPF consultation response this year. Pennycook confirmed that the government remained “on track” to respond to its consultation on proposed changes to the NPPF and publish a revised version of the document before the end of the year, saying that officials were working through the more than 10,000 responses received “at pace”.   In addition to other proposals The government will consult on national development management policies ‘next year’ before publishing another ‘slimmed down’ NPPF. Pennycook revealed that the government plans to consult on proposals for new national development management policies (NDMPs) next year, after which it will publish a “slimmed down” version of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) focused solely on plan-making. 

SWDPR Regulation 22 Submission

SWDPR Regulation 22 Submission

*drum roll* SWDPR HAS BEEN SUBMITTED FOR EXAMINATION *cheering and clapping*🎉

 

On Wednesday 27th September 2023, under Regulation 22 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations, 2012 (as amended), the South Worcestershire Councils – Malvern Hills, Worcester City, and Wychavon – submitted the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (SWDPR) for independent examination.

In addition to the SWDPR itself, the Councils have submitted a suite of supporting evidence and other essential documents.

In due course, the Secretary of State will appoint independent Inspector who will oversee the examination process. Their impartial guidance will ensure the examination is conducted thoroughly and fairly.

To facilitate effective communication throughout the examination period, a Programme Officer has been appointed by the Councils, who will be the first point of contact for any matters related to the examination of the plan.

The Programme Officer’s contact details, the submitted version of the SWDPR, and all accompanying documents are available to view on South Worcestershire Development Plan Review | Local Plan Examination Services

For those who prefer to review documents in person, appointments can be made between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday, at any of the South Worcestershire council offices. To arrange a visit, please get in touch with the SWDPR team using the appropriate email address below. Be sure to specify in advance which documents you wish to view.

We are delighted to share this important development in the progression of the SWDPR and encourage you to stay engaged in the examination process.

Please get in touch if we can help to answer any questions relating to how this emerging policy may affect your development proposals and/or development aspirations. You can submit a request via the contact form below, or alternatively email / call us directly at:

Email: mail@brodieplanning.co.uk
Phone: 01242 898368

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West Oxfordshire District Council’s Call for Sites

Get Involved in Shaping West Oxfordshire's Future: West Oxfordshire District Council's Call for Sites

At Brodie Planning Associates, we believe that active participation in local planning is essential for creating vibrant and sustainable communities. That’s why we’re excited to inform you about an important opportunity to have your say in shaping the future of West Oxfordshire.

West Oxfordshire District Council is running a Call for Sites, Ideas, and Opportunities as part of an 8-week focused consultation from August 30 to October 25, 2023.

This consultation is designed to gather valuable insights and ideas from the community to help shape the future of West Oxfordshire. The consultation focuses on three key elements:

1. Draft Local Plan Objectives: The Council has put forward a series of draft objectives that will guide the development of the local plan. These objectives lay the foundation for the plan’s approach and anticipated policy content.

2. The Future Pattern of Development: The Council is exploring various scenarios for the future pattern of development in West Oxfordshire up to 2041. This includes considering how and where future growth should be directed.

3. Call for Sites, Ideas, and Opportunities: An opportunity for stakeholders to put forward their thoughts on how land in the district might be used in the future such as new housing, employment, infrastructure, community use, green space, nature recovery and renewable energy.

Do you have land to promote through the Local Plan process in West Oxfordshire?

If you need help promoting land or presenting your thoughts, please get in touch today.

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Alternatively, you can email us at mail@brodieplanning.co.uk or call the office directly on 01242 898368.