Submission Draft Worthing Local Plan Consultation (January 2021)

Introduction

Worthing Borough Council recognises the importance of having an up-to-date Local Plan in place that can enable 'local decision-making' and guide development that is sustainable, inclusive and resilient. After a number of years of preparation the Council published its final version of the Plan for comment.

The consultation on the Submission Draft Worthing Local Plan ran for 8 weeks between Tuesday 26th January and Tuesday 23rd March 2021.

This was the 'Regulation 19' stage and it was the formal stage of the consultation process, prior to submission to the Secretary of State for Examination. Within a specific remit, this 'Publication' stage provided all interested stakeholders with the opportunity to comment on the policy content of the Council's Plan. Although the consultation period has now closed all key documents are still available to view below.

The representations were submitted alongside the Local Plan and its evidence base to the Secretary of State, who will appoint an Inspector to carry out an independent examination.

Representations made during consultation:

All representations that were received during the consultation period can be viewed below. The representations are separated into nine files with an accompanying index file:

• SDWLP - Index of Representations (189KB)
• SDWLP - Combined Representations 1-50 (excluding 49) (7,754KB)
• SDWLP - Combined Representations 51-64 (12,404KB)
• SDWLP - Combined Representations 65-103 (excluding 66) (17,478KB)
• SDWLP - 49 Sam Sykes - ECE Planning (on behalf of St William Homes LLP) (1,375KB)
• SDWLP - 66 Nick Culley - Pegasus Group (on behalf of Persimmon Homes) Representations Combined (18,074KB)
• SDWLP - 66 Nick Culley - Pegasus Group (on behalf of Persimmon Homes) Evidence Studies (44,908KB)
• SDWLP - 66 Nick Culley - Pegasus Group (on behalf of Persimmon Homes) Transport Assessment Report (7,121KB)
• SDWLP - 66 Nick Culley - Pegasus Group (on behalf of Persimmon Homes) Transport Assessment Appendices 1-14 (available on request)
• SDWLP - 66 Nick Culley - Pegasus Group (on behalf of Persimmon Homes) Transport Assessment Appendices 15-17 (available on request)

Where appropriate, identifying information has been redacted for data protection reasons.

Summary providing a breakdown of representations received against the policies and allocations in the Submission Draft Worthing Local Plan:

• Submission Draft Worthing Local Plan (Reg 19) - Number of Comments Received (245KB)

Consultation Statement:

• SDWLP - Consultation Statement (2,469KB)

So, what has been done so far ...

Prior to consultation on the Submission Draft, the plan has already been through two rounds of public consultation:

• Firstly in 2016 - the 'Issues and Options - 'Your Town - Your Future' (identified key issues and asked for views on how they should be addressed)
• Secondly in Oct 2018 Second 'Draft Local Plan' - (Preferred Options)

The comments submitted at these two consultations have been considered and have helped to shape the Plan. The Plan has also been informed by a comprehensive evidence base and, using this information, Worthing Borough Council considers that the Local Plan that was published for comment is 'sound' and establishes a clear and robust strategy for the Borough.

Submission Draft Worthing Local Plan Consultation documents:

All key documents relating to this stage of the Local Plan preparation are linked below. At this stage, due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Council is unable to place hard copies of the documents on deposit in the usual locations, but this will be actioned at such time restrictions are eased. In certain circumstances, the Council will be happy to provide hard copies of the Local Plan to specific groups, particularly those with limited internet access.

• Submission Draft Worthing Local Plan (SDWLP) - Jan 2021 (complete document) (15,813KB)

• SDWLP - Prelims and index (1,545KB)
• SDWLP - Part 1 - Introduction (2,801KB)
• SDWLP - Part 2 - Vision & Strategic Objectives (1,820KB)
• SDWLP - Part 3 - Spatial Strategy (2,465KB)
• SDWLP - Part 4 - Site Allocations (1,650KB)
• SDWLP - Part 5 - Development Management Policies (1,764KB)
• SDWLP - Glossary & Acronyms (439KB)
• SDWLP Summary Table (322KB)

• Submission Draft Consultation Guidance Note (247KB)

Supporting documents

A number of these documents are still 'live' and being progressed. The finalised version will be provided as part of the Submission process.

• SDWLP - Mapping Extracts Document (10,483KB)
• Duty to Co-operate Statement - Worthing Local Plan - Jan 2021 (8,742KB)
• Sustainability Appraisal (including Health Impact Assessment & Equalities Impact Assessment)
• Infrastructure Delivery Plan
• SDWLP Flood Risk Sequential and Exception Test (24,600KB)
• SDWLP Topic Paper 1 - Draft Housing Implementation Strategy (1,946KB)
• SDWLP Topic Paper 2 - Land Outside the Built-Up Area Boundary (2,208KB)
• SDWLP Topic Paper 3 - Monitoring Framework (583KB)

Whole Plan Viability Assessment (WPVA)

• SDWLP - Whole Plan Viability Assessment (Main Report) - January 2021 (1,796KB)
• SDWLP - WPVA - Appendix I - Assumptions Overview (1,320KB)
• SDWLP - WPVA - Appendix II - Stage 1 Initial Policy Testing (1,891KB)
• SDWLP - WPVA - Appendix IIa - Stage 2 - Residential Results Summaries (1,920KB)
• SDWLP - WPVA - Appendix IIb - Stage 3 - Review of Proposed Site Allocations (1,976KB)
• SDWLP - WPVA - Appendix III - Market Values Research and Background (8,590KB)

Evidence base

• Evidence base - Worthing background studies and information

Local Plan Route Mapper

The Route Mapper has been prepared by the Planning Advisory Service to assist Councils as they progress Local Plans. It provides advice on project planning and management which has helped in scoping and developing an approach to the Council's policies update which is appropriate and proportionate to Worthing. This work also provides a detailed assessment of conformity and soundness in line with the requirements of the NPPF.

• Route Mapper Part 1 - Local Plan Review Assessment (not completed as a Local Plan review had commenced prior to the publication of this toolkit)
• Route Mapper Part 2 - Local Plan Form and Content Checklist (January 2021) (1,647KB)
• Route Mapper Part 3 - Local Plan Process Requirements Checklist (January 2021) (1,520KB)
• Route Mapper Part 4 - Local Plan Soundness and Quality Assessment (January 2021) (2,027KB)

Statement of Community Involvement and Engagement Strategy

• Joint Statement of Community Involvement (2019) and Interim Addendum - Joint Statement of Community Involvement (2021)

A 'call for sites'

Given the significant levels of housing need in the Borough the Council is always keen to know of any potential development sites. If you are aware of any sites that are at least 0.25 hectares in size OR capable of supporting at least 5 dwellings please let us know. In addition, if there are any sites that are currently included within the SHLAA for which you have updated information please also let us know. For more information (including 'Call for Sites' response forms) please see:

• Strategic Housing Land Availability (SHLAA)

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