Planning for the Future of Elmbridge

Image: Document CoverPublication of Elmbridge Core Strategy - Proposed submission

The |Elmbridge Core Strategy is the most important document in the Borough's |Local Development Framework (LDF) which will guide planning and development in Elmbridge and which will eventually replace the existing |Local Plan. It sets out the key elements of the future development of the Borough up until 2026. It aims to co-ordinate the delivery of development and accompanying infrastructure. The Core Strategy includes specific policies for different areas of the Borough, as well as more general polices that apply to all areas. It has to take account of national and regional planning policy. It helps to deliver the |Elmbridge Sustainable Community Strategy whose overall aim is to ensure that Elmbridge offers quality of life both for current and future generations. All subsequent documents in the LDF will need to accord with the Core Strategy.

The Elmbridge Core Strategy - Proposed submission takes account of views already expressed through previous consultation and information gathered through various studies undertaken which form our evidence base. It has been subject to |Sustainability Appraisal / Strategic Environmental Assessment which assesses the social, environmental and economic impacts of the strategy, as well as Habitats Regulations Assessment which considers the potential effects on European wildlife sites.


Representations on the Elmbridge Core Strategy - Proposed submission

Representations on the 'soundness' of the Elmbridge Core Strategy - Proposed submission document were invited over a six-week period, beginning Monday 11 January and finishing at 4pm on Monday 22 February 2010 before it is submitted to the Secretary of State in March 2010 for examination by an independent Planning Inspector, who will decide whether the document is legally compliant, sound and fit for purpose.

All representations received can be viewed on the |online consultation portal*

Further information can be viewed on the |Planning Inspectorates website.


Viewing a copy of the Elmbridge Core Strategy - Proposed submission and supporting documents

You can view the Elmbridge Core Strategy - Proposed submission document on our |online consultation portal

Alternatively you can download sections of the Elmbridge Core Strategy - Proposed submission document below. Note - Once you have clicked on the section you would like to download the abstract will include a description of its content. At this point you can either proceed to download the selected section or click the 'back' button on your browser to return the previous page and select a different section.

You can also download copies of the following supporting documents that will be submitted with the Elmbridge Core Strategy:

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