The first of two online events organised as part of an eight-week consultation on a vital document that will help shape the future of South Kesteven takes place on Wednesday (20th March).
The webinar, from 7.30pm-9.30pm, is an opportunity to hear more about a review of South Kesteven District Council’s Local Plan for 2011-2036.
The plan was adopted in January 2020 with a commitment to an early review allowing the Council to consider changes in local housing requirements and provide an update on the provision of employment land and Gypsy and Traveller accommodation.
The review will take the plan forward to 2041 and takes into account the Government’s proposed new method for calculating local housing need, which identifies that 701 new homes are required in South Kesteven each year. That means by 2041, 14,020 new homes need to be built in the District.
Wednesday’s webinar will cover an introduction to the Local Plan and the consultation; housing and employment; and infrastructure.
The second, from 7.30pm-9pm on Thursday 11th April, will cover climate change and energy; the environment; and design.
Both will be led by senior planning officers and will be broadcast live on the Council’s Public-I channel at https://tinyurl.com/SKmeets
Anyone can tune in to watch and there will be an opportunity to submit written questions during each session. Questions can also be submitted in advance to planningpolicy@southkesteven.gov.uk
The Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning, Cllr Phil Dilks, said: “The Local Plan sets out the vision for development in South Kesteven for the next 17 years and it’s vital as many people as possible have the chance to understand and comment on the proposals.
“Not only will it help shape how the District looks, it will also have a major impact on efforts to tackle climate change, protect and enhance the environment and create sustainable communities.
“We want South Kesteven to be a thriving district to live in, work and visit, and the Local Plan has a major role to play in achieving that vision.”
Consultation is taking place with the general public as well as a wide range of stakeholders including developers, landowners and statutory consultees.
Comments can be provided using the consultation portal on the Council’s website: www.southkesteven.gov.uk/localplanreview
If you are unable to respond online you can send your comments to planningpolicy@southkesteven.gov.uk or Planning Policy Team, South Kesteven District Council, Council Offices, The Picture House, St Catherine’s Road, Grantham, NG31 6TT.
More information, including full details of public consultation events and the locations of printed information, can be found at: www.southkesteven.gov.uk/localplanreview
All comments must be received by Thursday 25th April 2024.