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The first stage is the drawing up of development plans. This is in the form of a book, 'The UDP', available in Standish Library. It covers 1996-2001. The review for the next plan has already commenced and it was expected that consultation on Key Issues will take place during June/July of this year.The government sets the rules for this which can be found at: www.planning.detr.gov.uk
The classification of land is mapped out e.g. Green Belt, but this map is not at the local library!
When a planning application arrives it should be publicly displayed and there are only three weeks to object. The most likely valid objections are where the application breaks either government guidelines or the UDP plans.
You should be writing to the Planning Office yourself, (see contacts page), and make your councillor aware of the strength of objections. (They do after all need votes to be re-elected!) Petitions show wide local objection, if huge. Small petitions don't carry much weight.
If you can get the support of some well recognised group, say the Ramblers Association on a footpath issue then your comments through them will be more effective. One such useful organisation is CPRE particularly if fields and village communities are affected.
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