Northumberland Local Plan

Regulation 22 Statement of Consultation

Setting out Consultations undertaken under Regulation 18 and Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended)

Updated for Submission - May 2019

Contents PAGE

1 Introduction 2

2 Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) 6

3 How this Consultation Statement is set out 11

4 Period following the withdrawal of the Core Strategy 12

5 First Phase of Regulation 18:- Early Engagement 14

6 Second Phase of Regulation 18:- Call for Sites and Initial 18 Consultation Stage

7 Third Phase of Regulation 18:- Draft Local Plan Consultation 27

8 Regulation 19:- Publication Local Plan: Publicity and Period for 34 Representations

APPENDICES

1 1 Introduction to this Statement 1.1 This Statement describes and explains how the public and stakeholders were invited to participate and make representations on the Northumberland Local Plan under Regulation 18 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended), summarising issues raised and how they were dealt with and taken into account, through the Regulation 18 stages. 1.2 The Statement also outlines the measures taken at the formal Publication stage (‘Regulation 19’), to raise awareness of the stage, explain its purpose and provide opportunities for representations to be made appropriately . It goes on to summarise the issues raised, which are being taken forward to submission and Examination of the Local Plan.

Background 1.3 Preparation of the Northumberland Local Plan followed a decision by the County Council, at its meeting on 5 July 2017, to formally withdraw the previously submitted Northumberland Core Strategy from the independent examination process1 and, at its Cabinet meeting on 23rd November 2017, to prepare a full new Local Plan.2

The withdrawn Core Strategy 1.4 The Northumberland Core Strategy had been prepared over a number of years following the merger of six former districts and the former upper tier Northumberland County Council in 2009. The Core Strategy had been intended to: replace adopted Core Strategies from three of the former Districts; update a proportion of the policy content saved in six district-wide local plans, a Minerals Local Plan and a Waste Local Plan; and update certain policies from a Development Control DPD covering one of the Districts. 1.5 Preparation of the Northumberland Core Strategy involved four consultation Stages under Regulation 18 (as now numbered in the amended Local Plan Regulations) and three formal consultation stages at Regulation 19 stage prior to submission. As a result, the Council gained a very full and clear understanding of the aspirations and concerns of communities and

1 Information on the withdrawal of the Northumberland Core Strategy can be found at www.northumberland.gov.uk/locaplan 2 Information on the 23 November 2017 Cabinet meeting can be found at: http://committee.northumberland.gov.uk/Meeting.aspx?MeetID=9010 2 stakeholders in the County, including through detailed early engagement, involving efforts to reach all sections of the public. 1.6 A very comprehensive Statement of Consultation was produced to accompany the Core Strategy. The version submitted to the Secretary of State in April 2017 is being made available by way of background because it is referred to in various parts of this Statement of Consultation for reasons explained below.

The preparation of a full Local Plan 1.7 The decision to prepare a full Local Plan and the timetable for doing this3 were agreed at the Council’s Cabinet on 23rd November 2017.4 As this was to be a full Local Plan, it will replace all Policies and proposals in the Development Plan Documents referred to above, including all saved policies in Local Plans. Therefore, as a new Local Plan the consultation must be comprehensive. 1.8 In addition, there are three key differences between the withdrawn Core Strategy and the new Local Plan: ● Firstly, following the Council’s withdrawal of the Core Strategy, there was a need to carry out a full review of the housing and employment numbers, and strategic land use allocations, required during the Plan period to sustain County-wide and regional economic growth. The results of this review work had the potential to result in a new planning strategy for Northumberland. ● Secondly, therefore, given the potential fundamental changes involved, the new plan had to be an entirely new document. Old consultation representations, especially those objecting to policies, could not simply be carried forward and used as objections to the new plan. ● Thirdly, as a full Local Plan this new plan covers all aspects of planning policy, including much more detailed development management policies, helping day-to-day planning decisions, as well as numerous proposals affecting local areas - notably detailed land allocations and settlement boundaries for many towns and villages.

Why some Core Strategy consultation results remain relevant 1.9 There are policy areas where, as the various stages of the (now withdrawn) Core Strategy progressed, it was apparent that there was a strong degree of

3 Set out in a Local Development Scheme also agreed by Cabinet on 23/11/17. 4 The timetable for producing the Local Plan was subsequently amended in April 2018, as part of the response to the potential Government Intervention on producing a Local Plan. The Local Development Scheme April 2017 can be accessed via the following link: www.northumberland.gov.uk/locaplan 3 agreement between the public, stakeholders and other assessments (such as the Sustainability Appraisal), that the approach was broady correct and supported. It is therefore appropriate for the formulation of policies on these matters in the new Local Plan to be partly informed by these earlier consultation results - although, as required, the new Local Plan policies have been aired during the Regulation 18 consultations of the new Local Plan. It is for this reason that the Regulation 22 Statement of Consultation for the Core Strategy is occasionally referenced in this document and has been made available.

The requirements of Regulation 18 1.10 The requirements of Regulation 18 of the The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended) are as follows: (1) A local planning authority must— (a) notify each of the bodies or persons specified in paragraph (2) of the subject of a local plan which the local planning authority propose to prepare, and (b) invite each of them to make representations to the local planning authority about what a local plan with that subject ought to contain. (2) The bodies or persons referred to in paragraph (1) are— (a) such of the specific consultation bodies as the local planning authority consider may have an interest in the subject of the proposed local plan; (b) such of the general consultation bodies as the local planning authority consider appropriate; and (c) such residents or other persons carrying on business in the local planning authority’s area from which the local planning authority consider it appropriate to invite representations. (3) In preparing the local plan, the local planning authority must take into account any representation made to them in response to invitations under paragraph (1).

The stages undertaken 1.11 This Statement of Consultation records the consultation and engagement process undertaken in order to bring the Northumberland Local Plan to its Submission stage.

4 Regulation 18 1.12 Regulation 18 can be summarised as three stages in terms of public engagement and consultation: (1) Period following the withdrawal of the Core Strategy - July 2017 to November 2017 (Chapter 4). (2) First Phase of Regulation 18 - following the decision to prepare a full Local Plan November 2017 to February 2018 (Chapter 5) (3) Second Phase of Regulation 18:- Initial Consultation Stage - February to May 2018 (Chapter 6). (4) Third Phase of Regulation 18 - Draft Northumberland Local Plan (Chapter 7). ● Lead in to consultation (May to July 2018). ● Consultation Stage (July to August 2018). ● Following consultation (August to December 2018).

Regulation 19 1.13 Regulation 19 can be summarised as a single stage during which a revised version of the Local Plan, (reflecting previous consultations and other changes in legislation and evidence) was published and formal representations were invited prior to submission to the Secretary of State - December 2018 to May 2019 (Chapter 8).

5 2. Statement of Community Involvement (SCI)

The SCI and its Commitments on Consultation 2.1 In a Statement of Community Involvement, (or ‘SCI’), a Council makes commitments regarding engaging the public in the planning of the Council area. 2.2 The current SCI dates from February 2015, having been through a period of consultation a year earlier.5

Extract from SCI, February 2015: EARLY ENGAGEMENT IN DEVELOPMENT PLAN DOCUMENTS The Council will create opportunities for the whole community and all relevant stakeholders to be involved in developing policies and proposals for Development Plan Documents. This will include, where possible and appropriate, producing summaries of major and / or complex documents, so that they are more accessible. Where particular documents are the subject of consultation and written responses or comments are invited, the Council will: ● Endeavour to make the consultation periods at least six weeks long and, where possible, longer ● Inform in writing, (electronically or, failing that, by post), ○ all bodies listed under the Duty to Cooperate ○ all specific and relevant general consultation bodies ○ all groups and individuals on the Council's Local Plan database, (which will include those who have commented at any previous stages) ● Raise awareness via the Council website, the press, information in Council offices and libraries, where appropriate using other methods such as leaflets, social media, exhibitions/road shows; special meetings and workshops. ● Send a standard acknowledgement, to all those who have responded in writing, (electronically or by post) within 5 working days. ● In due course, feedback on actions taken as a result of comments In addition, during these stages, the Council will actively seek the early input of groups and interested bodies whose knowledge and experience will be of particular help in policy formulation and may carry out surveys or questionnaires. In these instances we may organise detailed focus groups and workshops.

5 See the following link: https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/NorthumberlandCountyCouncil/media/Planning-and-Buildi ng/planning%20policy/Local%20Plan/NCC-SCI-February-2015.pdf It should be noted that a previous SCI, dated 2009, applied during the early stages of the withdrawn Core Strategy, meaning that consultations reflected that earlier document. 6

Extract from SCI, February 2015: PUBLICATION STAGE REPRESENTATIONS ON DPDs At the publication stage, the Council will clearly publicise and make widely available Development Plan Documents, using the Council's website, other appropriate electronic means and by placing paper copies in libraries and Council planning receptions. As appropriate, additional paper copies will be provided to Town and Parish Councils. The Council will explain the areas on which representations can be made and the period within which they can be made – a statutory six week period. The Council will inform in writing (electronically or, failing that, by post), all bodies listed under the Duty to Cooperate, all specific and relevant general consultation bodies and all others on the Council's Local Plan database, (which will include those who have commented at previous stages). The main document(s) will be accompanied by a Statement of Consultation explaining the comments received during early engagement and how these have been taken into account in taking plans to the pre-submission stage. The Council will send a standard acknowledgement to all those who make written representations within 5 working days.

Extract from SCI, February 2015: THE SUBMISSION STAGE OF DPDs At the formal, submission stage of Development Plan Documents, the Council will give notice by local advertisement that the document has been submitted to the Secretary of State. The Council will clearly publicise how to view submission documents and will explain procedures of submission and subsequent Examination. This will be done through the Council website, public notices and we will write, (electronically or, failing that, by post), to all bodies listed under the Duty to Cooperate, all specific and relevant general consultation bodies and all others on the Council's Local Plan database, (which will include those who have commented at previous stages).

2.3 While some of the terminology may have changed, the commitments above remain clear and still align with national Regulations and guidance. They have been adhered to throughout the plan making stages.

7 Deciding who to consult 2.4 The above set of commitments obliges the Council to engage with statutory consultees, (known as ‘Specific Consultation Bodies’). These evolve over time – e.g. Clinical Commissioning Groups replaced Primary Care Trusts. 2.5 The bulk of groups and organisations fall within the category of ‘General Consultation Bodies’, where the Council would consult in accordance with the relevance to the matter at hand. 2.6 The ‘Duty to Co-operate’ is a major statutory duty of Local Planning Authorities, brought in under the Localism Act 2011. The ‘Duty’ obliges Councils to actively work with neighbouring authorities and a number of statutory bodies to ensure seamless strategic planning across the wider sub-region. 2.7 The Council has given the widest possible guarantee on adding people to the database (or removing them), consulting and keeping them informed.6 This is helped through the use of ‘Objective’, a dedicated, computerised consultation system, and is articulated in the SCI as follows:

Extract from SCI, February 2015 CONSULTATION DATABASE FOR THE LOCAL PLAN The Council will add individuals or groups to its Local Plan Database, (or remove them), within five working days of being requested to do so, whether the request is in writing or by telephone. The Council makes a guarantee that information held on the database will be used in accordance with the Data Protection Act ... and the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act ... The Council will use the database to keep people informed about progress with different stages of plan documents, feedback to people on the views they have expressed and seek their views on the effectiveness of the engagement undertaken. The Council will accept registration for the database received by letter or email and, where no email address is given, will contact people by letter at key stages of consultations, although not all regular updates will be sent in this way. The Council will accept comments during consultation periods, online, or via email or letter and treat all these different ways of commenting in writing equally.

6 When the seven District Councils came together in April 2009 to form a new Northumberland County Unitary Authority, databases of consultees were merged, although, under the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998, it was necessary to reconfirm that individuals and groups wished to remain on the combined list. This was again necessary in 2018, when the new Data Protection Act came into force.

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2.8 There is always a tendency for particular groups to engage with the process, e.g. if they have been affected by planning proposals in the past and have asked to be kept informed. 2.9 With this in mind, the Council has sought to put in place measures designed to draw more people into the process. 2.10 It has sought to encourage groups of parishes to work together and, soon after the unitary authority was formed, it created parished areas in South-East Northumberland for the first time. 2.11 In addition, the Council made strong efforts to be inclusive of the 2010 Equality Act ‘protected characteristics’. The Statement of Consultation on the withdrawn Core Strategy includes information on how the Council sought to be as inclusive as possible and held a number of events aimed at representatives of the protected characteristics or particular local minority groups. The understanding of the information gained from the previous work and the databases of contacts built up have ensured that the preparation of the new Local Plan has been as inclusive as possible. The Equality Impact Assessment shows how the Plan has sought to address issues relating to each of the Protected Characteristics. 2.12 Over the decade since the Council was formed - i.e. during the previous Core Strategy process and the current Local Plan process - many people have come forward to be added to the database, either as a result of publicity drives or, as is intermittently the case, when major proposals generate interest in planning in an area of the County. Consequently, the database of consultees has gradually increased in size from a few hundred in late 2009 to around 6,000 at the submission stage of the withdrawn Core Strategy. The need for people to reconfirm their interest when the new Data Protection legislation took effect in the spring of 2018, has meant a reduction in the numbers on this database but the numbers are increasing again as people have engaged with the process of the new Local Plan7

Other relevant commitments in the SCI 2.13 The SCI covers all aspects of planning including dealing with planning applications and the Council’s role in neighbourhood plans. However it also contains some corporately-based standards and protocols designed to

7 Apart from people no longer residing in the area, many who have chosen not to continue are those affected by previous proposals and who do not wish to continue to be consulted on the emerging plan.

9 ensure, as far as is possible, that all sections of the community have an equal opportunity to be involved in Council consultation processes. 2.14 It sets out Service Standards that include those in the box below:

Extract from SCI, February 2015 CONSULTATION VALUES – SERVICE STANDARDS The Council will: 1. Involve people at the start of and throughout the decision-making process on planning applications and when developing new planning policy. 2. Engage with relevant people and organisations at the appropriate time using effective and appropriate engagement methods, allowing sufficient time for meaningful consultation and allowing all individuals and communities the opportunity to influence decisions. 3. Be adaptable, recognising that different consultation methods will be required in different circumstances. 4. Respect the diversity of people and their lifestyles and give people a fair chance to have their voice heard regardless of gender, age, race, abilities, sexual orientation, circumstances or wherever they live. 5. Communicate clearly with people using plain English and avoiding jargon. 6. Ensure that people's views are taken into account in reaching decisions on all planning matters using the most appropriate methods of community involvement as set out throughout this document. 7. Make documents publicly available on the Council's website and where appropriate across the networks of Council offices and libraries. 8. Be consistent in our approach, regardless of the location within Northumberland or the planning issue covered by the policy or proposal. ​

2.15 The Council has endeavoured to adhere fully to these principles throughout the consultations so far undertaken on the Local Plan.

10 3. How this Consultation Statement is set out 3.1 The process of preparing the Local Plan and taking it forward has covered a period of a year and a half but has been informed by the preceding several years of preparation and consultations on the former withdrawn Core Strategy. 3.2 The Council has been careful to record all events and meetings, over the stages of the Local Plan, in a separate database. The main elements of this are contained at Appendix 1. They include: ● Specially arranged consultation events – in the form of exhibitions and/or drop-in sessions; ● An interactive consultation on issues; ● Attendances at others’ meetings, covering specially requested presentations, where a planning officer attended a meeting held by another organisation, (or occasionally sent a written update), explaining the process and/or receiving views and/or exchanging information; ● Meetings / workshops with other stakeholders; ● Meetings held with neighbouring authorities and other partners under the Duty to Co-operate; ● Corporate meetings and events where the Local Plan formed a substantial item on the agenda; ● Notifications, newsletters, magazine articles, social media campaigns and other forms of publicity and awareness raising; ● Internal briefings and updates. 3.3 Together, the above items comprise the consultation and engagement undertaken in line with Regulations 18 and 19. 3.4 The following sections extract key information from this dataset in order to summarise or illustrate how different aspects of the consultation were held. In many cases, fuller notes on events / meetings are available on request.

11 4. Period following the withdrawal of the Core Strategy

How decisions were reached 4.1 As explained in Chapter 1, the decision to withdraw the Core Strategy from submission was made at a Full Council meeting on 5th July 2017. 4.2 Following this, there had to be a period during which the situation could be properly considered and a way forward was established. The scope of this review was largely dictated by the main reasons given for the withdrawal of the Core Strategy which can be summarised as: ● The downward revision of population forecasts; ● The effects of this on levels of residential development needed to sustain Northumberland’s economic growth; ● Emerging changes in Government planning policy - in particular a new methodology for calculating the housing needed; ● The need to align the Local Plan with the emerging strategy for the new North of Tyne Combined Authority. 4.3 The Council’s all-party ‘LDF Working Group’ (now ‘Local Plan Working Group) of Members and officers therefore met over a period of months to examine the best way to proceed. The potential major change in Council policy regarding the direction of the Development Plan would mean a different approach on fundamental strategic matters such as how towns would grow and whether changes to the Green Belt would be needed. It therefore soon became clear that a full review and a return to the Regulation 18 stage would be needed. 4.4 The need for certainty, the increasing age of extant Development Plan policies and the need to expedite the overall process of replacing these led to the view being taken that a full Local Plan - i.e. one that would replace all of the existing development plan policies apart from those contained in made Neighbourhood Plans - would be required. 4.5 The Working Group also moved towards agreeing a ‘Position Statement’ that could be applied in the meantime for development management purposes - e.g. on matters such as the housing land supply position and the status of Green Belt in the Morpeth area.

12 4.6 All of these matters, including the Position Statement, were agreed at the Council’s Cabinet meeting on 23rd November 2017.8

Publicity and engagement during this interim period 4.7 During this period, between July and November of 2017, with no decision having been made on the full extent of changes to the Plan, it would have been inappropriate to carry out any consultation exercises. Consultations were limited to those necessary (within the Council, with Government Departments etc.) to allow a decision on the future scope and direction of the Local Plan to be reached. 4.8 Notwithstanding this, the Council needed to ensure that key consultees were kept up-to-date with the situation, so far as this was possible given the uncertainties. Many of these bodies had participated in the lengthy and complex Core Strategy consultations. Their views on many key matters were therefore well known to the Council but it had to be explained to them that these may need to be aired again as the new Local Plan emerged. 4.8 As Town and Parish Councils are some of the most important consultees in the planning process, and because many of their councillors had been newly elected in May 2017, training sessions on the planning system and their role in it were rolled out. This also allowed the opportunity to explain the situation on the Local Plan. 4.9 The emergence of the North of Tyne initiative led to numerous Duty to Cooperate meetings involving the three local authorities. Meetings with various partner organisations also continued. These included the MMO, who were continuing the preparation of Marine Plans for the NE coast, and bodies such as the AONB Partnerships and the Northumberland National Park Authority. A meeting with the NE Local Nature Partnership established principles for engagement with the organisation on the Local Plan.

8 Information on the 23 November 2017 Cabinet meeting can be found at: http://committee.northumberland.gov.uk/Meeting.aspx?MeetID=9010

13 5. First Phase of Regulation 18 - following the decision to prepare a full Local Plan - winter 2017/18

Introduction 5.1 As stated in the previous Chapter, the decision to prepare a full Local Plan, requiring consultation from the Regulation 18 stage, was taken at the Council’s Cabinet meeting on 23rd November 2017. Also approved at that time were: ● The updated Local Development Scheme9 including the timetable for the Local Plan - the Plan period now ending in 2036; ● A five year housing land supply statement; and ● A Position Statement designed to assist those interested in development proposals by clarifying the general approach to be taken to planning applications following the withdrawal of the Northumberland Local Plan: Core Strategy, with particular regard to proposals for housing development. 5.2 In terms of publicity for this decision, a Council press release a week before the Cabinet meeting had explained what was to be considered. The press release set out the recommendation that a full Local Plan should be prepared and the proposed timetable for this, as well as explaining matters that had to be considered in reaching the recommendation.

Consultation relating to the update of the evidence base 5.3 Once the decision had been made, it was necessary for the Council to instigate some updates to its evidence base - although an independent review of the evidence used for the withdrawn Core Strategy concluded that a good

9 The timetable for producing the Local Plan was subsequently amended in April 2018, as part of the response to the potential Government Intervention on producing a Local Plan and was contained in the Local Development Scheme dated April 2018 can be accessed via the following link: www.northumberland.gov.uk/locaplan. ​ ​ 14 proportion of this remained relevant and up-to-date and could be utilised in the preparation of the new Local Plan.10 5.4 The change of direction between the now withdrawn Core Strategy and the new Local Plan can be described as a move towards a more strongly jobs-led approach to planning the County. As such, it was essential that new work should be carried out, revisiting the options for growth, basing these on the latest forecasts and statistics and taking into account factors such as Brexit and the longer plan period. 5.5 Therefore, very soon after the decision to prepare a full Local Plan, consultants11 were appointed to carry out this overarching work. At an initial meeting with the consultants on 19th December 2017, the decision was made to hold a consultative workshop. As the Local Plan was to be jobs-led, this workshop would concentrate on economic growth options, with the chosen option helping to determine housing numbers (i.e. whether and by how much to plan for housing numbers higher than the merging Government methodology). 5.6 The workshop entitled ‘Local Plan Economic Growth Options’ was held on 17th January 2018, chaired by the consultants and hosted by the Council. The purpose was to gather a group of people who are key to economic development in the County of Northumberland and the wider sub-region, with a view to informing the growth options work - particularly looking at which sectors of industry are the most likely to see growth in Northumberland in the next 20 years. The workshop would provide information that would directly help the development of a plan strategy and detailed policies. 5.7 At the workshop, the consultants sought to gather as much Northumberland-specific information on the economy as possible, so that the projections and likely scenarios that would emerge from their work would not only be locally distinctive to Northumberland but also reflect the views, experiences and aspirations of local employers, business people and key stakeholders in the Northumberland economy. It was clear that the NE-LEP Strategic Economic Plan growth sectors would overlap with but not be identical to those that were successful in Northumberland.

10 This review is entitled ‘Northumberland Local Plan Review of Evidence Base and Recommendations Report’, prepared by Intelligent Plans and Examinations (IPE) Ltd., Author: Derek Stebbing, BA (Hons) Dip EP MRTPI, January 2018. It can be found as part of the Appendices to the County Council’s response letter on potential Government Intervention, at https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/NorthumberlandCountyCouncil/media/Planning-and-Buildi ng/planning%20policy/Local%20Plan/Local-Plan-Intervention-Letter-to-the-Right-Hon-Sajid-Ja vid-MP-2018-01.31-Appendices.pdf

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15 5.8 Information gathering and open discussions in the workshop therefore included: ● Identification of the successful sectors in Northumberland and whether future growth sectors will be the same or different. ● Cross boundary and Duty to Cooperate issues - commuting patterns and the migration of jobs and workplace opportunities - e.g. between Northumberland and North Tyneside. ● Factors relating to the demand for dedicated employment land, including how industries such as tourism and the proliferation of micro-businesses may limit the need for land allocations and, conversely, how key growth sectors such as the port and renewable energy industries can be ‘land-hungry’; also that businesses that need industrial estate land are not limited to the key B-class employment sectors. ● Issues relating to development costs, viability and marketability, such as the likelihood of speculative building of office and factory premises versus the availability of outside funding. ● Communications as a key factor where improvements could help boost the economy; ● The nature of the workforce including skills and the propensity for people to remain economically active longer, (in the context of an ageing population). 5.9 This and many other matters, (including those raised in separate topic-based discussions) would feed into the growth options work and also directly inform the emerging Local Plan strategy. 5.10 Soon after the workshop, (1st February 2018), officers met with the Port of Blyth and Advance Northumberland12 (then known as ARCH). The meeting was intended as an exploration of how best to reflect the future needs and requirements of the Port and port-related industries in the new Local Plan. The discussion included the latest upgrades to the port, the wider Blyth Estuary (e.g. energy related industries) and the land requirements of both. It also touched on wider multipliers and more generally on the networks of sites and related businesses across SE Northumberland. The meeting would help the Council in deciding land allocations for employment purposes around Blyth Estuary and more widely, as well as in drafting the wider Local Plan policies on the economy.

12 Advance Northumberland Limited, wholly owned by Northumberland County Council, is the Council’s primary vehicle for regenerating the Northumberland economy, promoting economic growth and investment in Northumberland.

16 Town and Parish Council Training 5.11 During this period, further training sessions for town and parish councils were held around the County. They covered various aspects of planning but a set of slides updated progress towards a new Local Plan and gave these key consultees advance notice of the forthcoming consultation period.

Duty to Cooperate 5.12 It was important, at this early stage, to give consideration to the extent of new inputs likely to be needed to ensure that the Local Plan would cover all relevant topics appropriately. As such, a number of meetings were held with key stakeholders to establish how the Northumberland Local Plan may best reflect their own plans and particular requirements. 5.13 In some cases, the Council considered that approaches and policy established in the withdrawn Core Strategy over several consultation stages and through the ‘Duty’ could be carried forward in the new Local Plan. Meetings with relevant stakeholders therefore sought to ensure that this was the case and to establish any updates or additions that may need to be made to previously emerging approaches: ● A key meeting with the Environment Agency and Northumbrian Water discussed water environment evidence, outstanding issues and local plan chapter drafting. The meeting concluded that the vast majority of the withdrawn Core Strategy approach on the water environment, (which hadn’t been the subject of significant objection), could be taken forward. Nevertheless, useful information was obtained from those attending in respect of improvements that could be made - e.g. to address in policies the threat to water quality from minewater. ● A meeting with the Lead Local Flood Authority and Coast Protection Authority, (effectively an internal meeting, as these officers operate from within Northumberland County Council), established that the water environment approaches in the former withdrawn Core Strategy were generally acceptable from their own point of view. However the fact that this was to be a full, detailed, Local Plan, meant that additional information needed to be inserted into the document showing coastal change management area definition and defining how development proposals falling within these zones should be treated.

17 6. Second Phase of Regulation 18:- Initial Consultation Stage - spring 2018

Introduction 6.1 Given that the Local Plan is a new plan, it has been important for the Council to reassess, and (where necessary) refresh, its evidence base. 6.2 An initial notification on this consultation exercise was sent out on 9th February 2018. This went to all contacts on the consultation database and had three purposes: (1) To alert recipients about the ‘interactive’ consultation on the new Local Plan (starting on 27th March to 2nd May 2018) (2) To alert recipients about the new ‘Call for Sites’ (9th February to 12th March 2018) (3) To alert recipients about the new legislation on data protection so that they could decide whether they wished to be included on the database in future.

‘Interactive’ public participation on locations and issues 6.3 A vital part of the evidence base is an understanding of the views of the public on the key issues and where development should be located. Therefore it was decided to undertake an early high level public participation exercise using interactive means. 6.4 As noted above, this took place between March and May 2018. It took the form of an interactive online spatial survey, which was also available to complete and return in paper form. Participants were shown spatial factors that could influence the location of future housing and employment development. They were then asked to add symbols onto a map to show their broadly preferred locations for housing and employment development. 6.5 The consultation also asked people to choose between a long list of possible key issues and say which were important to them. They were provided with an opportunity to add other key issues of concern or interest.

Notification and publicity 6.6 At the start of the six week consultation period, all remaining contacts on the database were sent a further notification of the consultation and there was

18 additional publicity about the exercise.13 The press release and notification correspondence explained the scope of the new Local Plan and the need for the Council to inform itself on preferred locations and key issues. The interactive map and other aspects of the consultation method were explained including how the responses would be used. The innovative nature of the consultation achieved press coverage. (See Appendix 2 for an extract from the spring 2018 edition of the Northumberland News). 6.7 Soon after the start of the spring consultation, each of the five Local Area Councils met and received a report and presentation providing an update on the Northumberland Local Plan and details on the ongoing consultation, explaining that this included new ways of engaging with the widest possible range of people. This was followed by a discussion, questions from Members and responses from the attending officer.

Participants and outputs from the Interactive Consultation 6.8 With 700 participants, the exercise provided a useful starting point for the drawing up of the new plan. It showed a strong preference for the majority of housing and employment development to be in the main towns and service centres with the highest numbers of preferred locations in the south of the County. 6.9 Moving on to the key issues part of the consultation, those receiving the highest number of selections in the responses were: ● Opportunities for employment; ● The quality and design of new development ● The protection of the natural environment; and ● Decent, affordable homes for everyone. 6.10 Other issues raised tended to expand on those set out in the consultation. They have been used as an important input into the Local Plan and are summarised in Table 6.1. The colour coding is explained in paragraphs 6.18- 6.21 below, which identifies how the consultation guided the Council in drawing up the Draft Plan. 6.11 The Spring 2018 Consultation Feedback Report, published prior to the main Regulation 18 consultation, is reproduced as Appendix 9 to this report.

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Table 6.1 Issues Raised in Early Consultation

Housing

Number of new dwellings in particular settlements and Northumberland as a whole ​ Second and holiday homes, including impact of these on communities ​ Housing types, including the availability of bungalows and smaller houses ​ Availability of housing for younger people ​ Suitability of housing for older people ​ Self-build housing ​ Housing to meet local needs ​ Availability and provision of housing in locations where people want to live ​ Economy, including employment, retail and tourism

Provision of employment opportunities in general ​ ​ Availability of land for employment development

Offices and workspace for small businesses and self-employed people ​ Town centres and need for regeneration of some settlements ​ ​ ​ Retail provision in particular settlements ​ Tourism and the opportunities arising ​ Rural growth

Rural housing and jobs; ​ Support for rural communities and jobs ​ ​ ​ Support for rural communities and services. ​ ​ ​ ​ Infrastructure

Impact of development on existing infrastructure, e.g. transport, healthcare, education ​ Access to education, healthcare and leisure facilities ​ ​ ​ School places

Development supporting schools and other rural community facilities ​ ​ ​ ​ Protection of community facilities, e.g. pubs, village halls, healthcare and schools ​

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Table 6.1 Issues Raised in Early Consultation continued….

Transport and connectivity

Transport links within & outside of the County, including to employment, healthcare etc ​ ​ Car parking provision, particularly in town centres ​ Reducing car usage / reliance on private car ​ Impacts of traffic generation, including on pollution and air quality; ​ Encouraging sustainable transport ​ Reducing the need to travel Environment

Protection of and access to open and green spaces ​ Impact of development on wildlife, landscape, historic environment ​ ​ ​ Pressure on agricultural land ​ Waste and recycling

Flooding Design

Quality of design ​ Promotion of exemplar development. ​ ​ Neighbourhood planning

Support for neighbourhood planning ​ Relationship with the Local Plan, including settlement boundaries and allocations ​ Others

Green Belt and the protection of the countryside ​ ​ Prioritising the use of previously developed land in existing built up areas. ​ ​ ​ Climate change - adaptation and mitigation ​ New settlements, including both support and opposition to ‘garden villages’ ​ Avoiding the ‘overdevelopment’ of some settlements. ​ ​ ​ Social and economic inequality ​ Viability and delivery of development ​

21 Call for sites 6.12 As explained in paragraph 6.2 before the interactive consultation, a call for sites was undertaken in order to inform preparation of the forthcoming draft Local Plan. Landowners, developers, agents, local residents and other interested parties were invited to submit potential development sites for consideration on a special online (or paper) form. Potential sites for residential land uses, economic development and mineral extraction were sought. Sites for other uses such as retail, leisure or mixed use development would also be considered. Consultees were informed that sites put forward during previous consultation exercises such as during the preparation of the withdrawn Northumberland Core Strategy or the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) would be automatically included, and therefore there would be no need to re-submit those sites, (although, any more up-to-date information on those sites that would help inform the potential timescales and deliverability was nevertheless welcomed). 6.13 Approximately 600 submissions were received, many new sites that had not previously been in the SHLAA or employment land schedule were received. Once analysed, these sites were added to the pool of sites considered for possible allocation in the new Local Plan.

Duty to Cooperate 6.14 While the above general consultations continued, collaboration and targeted consultation with key stakeholders was ongoing to help firm up the form and content of the Local Plan, informed also by the emerging Growth Options14 report: ● Newcastle International Airport Master Plan preparation led to a meeting with the Airport authority in mid-February aimed at ensuring that this and the Northumberland Local Plan dovetailed and did not conflict. ● A strategic flood risk management meeting with the Water Authority and the Environment Agency covered specific issues relating to possible emerging land allocations. ● Some Local Groups who meet with the Council regularly, e.g. the Morpeth Forum, were kept abreast of the process. ● Attendance at a workshop on Durham’s emerging local planning approach on employment land provided a useful insight into other authorities’ rationale for allocating or deallocating employment sites.

14 ‘Housing and Economic Growth Options Findings Report (2018) Peter Brett Associates 22 ● There was a workshop on progress with the North East Marine Plans; ● Liaison with other internal Council functions also continued, including meetings to progress: ○ The development of a health and wellbeing policy as well as a hot food takeaway policy and ○ The updating of the evidence base on open space and facilities for outdoor sport and play.

How the consultation fed into the Reg.18 Draft Local Plan 6.15 The Call for Sites allowed the Council to ensure that the pool of sites from which allocations could be selected was fully comprehensive and up-to-date. 6.16 The part of the interactive consultation, in which people were asked to map their preferred locations for housing and employment development, largely confirmed the sustainable strategy that had manifested itself during the stages of the withdrawn Core Strategy and which would best meet sustainable planning principles. It confirmed that, the key principle of locating the majority of housing and employment development in the main towns and service centres should continue in the new Local Plan. 6.17 In terms of the issues raised by consultees it is useful to consider the degree to which they have needed to be addressed anew in this Local Plan. The Regulation 22 Statement of Consultation on the withdrawn Core Strategy used, as its starting point, the approximately 100 questions raised at the Issues and Options Stage (2012) and followed through the options chosen by the general public and stakeholders in respect of each of the issues, identifying whether these were in agreement with the sustainability appraisal of the same sets of options and whether these choices became the preferred options at the next stage of that plan and manifested themselves in the eventual draft policies. This meant that, by the end of that process, an approach had been established for the majority of topic areas that was broadly in agreement with the views of relevant stakeholders and the public and broadly met sustainable planning principles. 6.18 The colour coding in Table 6.1 is an attempt to categorise the issues (as raised by the public) according to the degree to which a new approach has been necessary in the new Local Plan. 6.19 Those marked in green​ are​ those where the approach has been broadly established through national policy, sustainable planning principles and past consultations. These policy approaches had been taken through the withdrawn Core Strategy consultation process and could be taken forward with relatively minor changes and additions.. These include:

23 ● The need to reinforce the vitality of town centres; ● Making the most of opportunities for sustainable tourism; ● The promotion of the rural economy within constraints; ● The protection of rural services and access to them; ● Various approaches to sustainable transport; ● The avoidance and mitigation of flood risk and the wider tackling of climate change; ● Various protections such as greenfield land, agricultural land, public open space and environmental assets; and ● Keeping development in scale with settlements. 6.20 The amber​ category​ in Table 6.1 covers those issues where the overall approach has been established and generally aligns with public views but where some additional thinking and/or a detailed policy approach is required for the purposes of the new Local Plan: ● On housing​ ,​ new policies have been developed to add detail to general approaches and to allocate land for additional housing where necessary - e.g. covering the specialised housing needs of various groups; the encouragement of self build; and placing limitations on second homes in areas where they significantly skew the local housing market. ● On employment​ ,​ the jobs led approach can be tied in with the sustainable planning approach of concentrating development in towns but the new detailed local plan needs to recognise that much of the County’s employment is in microbusinesses and devise policies to accommodate these, as pointed out in issues raised by the public. People were also keen to ensure that sufficient land is available for employers’ needs. The Local Plan needs to firm up which existing industrial estates should be taken forward and where a town may require an additional allocation. ● The strong public concern about the availability and accessibility of essential local services ​is encapsulated in the overall strategy but more detail is required where Local Plan policies can influence this, given that many such policies in older Local Plans will need to be replaced - e.g. policies to mitigate the potential loss of services through development and those ensuring that development funds the service needs of the new residents that it will bring into the area. ● Other details ​that would not necessarily have been appropriate for a high level Core Strategy, but about which the public expressed concern, will need to be addressed in the Local Plan - notably the detailed design of development, car parking standards and issues of pollution and air quality.

24 6.21 The red​ category​ in Table 6.1 covers issues, raised in the spring 2018 consultation, that are fundamental to the change of direction of the Plan. These matters need very careful consideration to ensure the balance is right between addressing the public’s concerns, providing for Northumberland’s objectively assessed development needs and planning within the limitations imposed by environmental and infrastructure constraints. These issues are: ● Planning for a lower number of dwellings than was being planned for in the Core Strategy. A reduction in the annual new house building requirement compared to the withdrawn Core Strategy is an evidenced aspect of the new Local Plan. It is clear that such a reduction would reflect the views of large sections of the public and numerous local interest groups, (although sections of the development industry will seek to oppose such a reduction). It will also reflect revised projections in household growth and the new standard methodology for housing need that has emerged from central Government. At the same time, the issues consultation demonstrated that many people are concerned to maintain and improve the flow of affordable and other specialised homes, especially where the market has forced local people away from, primarily rural areas. Overall this is being addressed, using the jobs led approach mentioned earlier. This has resulted in an annual housing figure which is somewhat above the minimum annual figure obtained via the standard methodology but well below that of the withdrawn Core Strategy. The Council believes that the figure provides the best balance between having a more constrained approach to new build on green fields on the edges of towns and a positive strategy that seeks to meet an ambitious employment growth target and provide for the many and varied housing needs of the County’s population. ● Planning within the constraints of the Green Belt. The strategy set out in the withdrawn Core Strategy, including higher housing numbers and an aspiration to reverse, where possible, the rate at which local population profiles are ‘ageing’ in particular towns, led to the Council taking the view that ‘exceptional circumstances’ should be applied in areas of Hexham, Prudhoe and Ponteland to allow Green Belt deletions to accommodate additional housing. The revised approach in the new Local Plan seeks to avoid Green Belt deletions for housing purposes. The lower overall new housing requirement means that it would, in any case, be more difficult to argue exceptional circumstances. Nevertheless, as stated people have continued to demonstrate a concern that there should be more affordable and specialist needs housing provision and homes that keep younger

25 working people living locally. So the conclusion is that the Local Plan still needs to maximise the opportunities for housing in these towns within the constraints imposed by the Green Belt and other planning considerations. ● Managing the distribution of development and curtailing development pressures While the Plan will endorse the continuation of the Green Belt with no deletions for housing, the same set of concerns requires consideration of possible resultant implications for development pressure elsewhere. The public, having witnessed rapid housing development in certain settlements beyond the Green Belt (e.g. Amble and Longframlington) are mostly (although not exclusively) in favour of settlement boundaries as a way of limiting development in such places. Their concerns include fears regarding the deletion and non-replacement of such boundaries; or that neighbourhood plan settlement boundaries will cease to carry weight. The Local Plan needs to manage development pressures and incorporate mechanisms to direct and nudge development to the places where it is needed and there is capacity. Such mechanisms can equally allay people’s fears about over-development in particular places, recognising these real pressures. As such, the Local Plan process has necessarily had to develop a methodology and rationale for drawing settlement boundaries, which reflects local views, dovetails with existing boundary approaches, and is consistent while not being ‘one size fits all’. ● Designing development to better reflect local character The last of the key areas of public concern that is to be reflected in a new approach in the Local Plan is design. The withdrawn Core Strategy had a set of design criteria. However to reflect clear public concern that local character is being lost, the new Local Plan needs a far more detailed set of policies that will engender better place shaping and design that is sustainable, resilient and that conserves and enhances local character.

26 7. Third Phase of Regulation 18:- Draft Local Plan Consultation

Introduction 7.1 The Local Plan timetable meant that the lead-in to a Draft (Regulation 18) Local Plan began immediately after the end of the period of the spring consultation.

Lead-in to Draft Local Plan 7.2 This period, from early May to early July 2018, saw the Council, via the Member / Officer LDF Working Groups and subsequent Committee stages, producing the Draft Plan document, informed by the key themes and changed approaches reported in the previous chapter. The form and content of the document, of course, reflected the results of that previous consultation, but was also guided by previously established and agreed approaches on certain issues, as well as by the latest Government planning policies, up-to-date evidence and circumstances in respect of planning approvals and developments.

Internal Consultations 7.3 As the Local Plan needed to include all necessary site allocations, the process of properly assessing sites newly submitted needed to be expedited and it was important to consult internal expertise from within Northumberland County Council on matters that might prevent their development. These efforts included a ‘Local Plan Site Allocations and SHELAA Site Assessments Workshop’, held on 10th May 2018. Council Departments present included Strategic Estates, Highways, Housing and the County Ecologist. The information exchange about site needs, preferences and constraints assisted in refining and finalising site assessments and the selection of allocations for the Draft Plan.

Duty to Cooperate 7.4 An important workshop was held on 23rd May 2018, considering whole plan viability issues and attended by representatives of the development industry and key providers such as the Water Authority, Highways England and the health services. Matters discussed included benchmark land value, space standards, developer contributions, typologies and sales values. Gateshead

27 Council held a similar workshop on 18th June 2018 which was attended by Northumberland County Council and which allowed comparisons between typologies etc.

Advance notification of Draft Plan consultation 7.5 Two sets of advance notification letters or emails were sent to Parish and Town Councils - at the beginning and middle of June, the latter informing them of the approval of the Plan for consultation purposes at the Cabinet meeting on 14th June 2018. The start of June also saw a press briefing on the Local Plan, including a demonstration of the interactive map.

Consultation stage - Draft Local Plan 7.6 The consultation on the Full Draft Plan, began on 4th July 2018 and ran to 5pm on 15th August 2018. As well as the notifications to Parish and Town Councils mentioned above, advance notice letters and emails were sent to specific consultation bodies15 around four weeks prior to the launch date.

Publicity 7.7 An A5 size leaflet was sent to every address in the County in time for the launch date. This contained general information on the consultation and a full list of 'Drop-in' events. It is reproduced at Appendix 3. 7.8 A poster containing the same information was sent to all Parish and Town Councils, Leisure Centres and County Council contact centres, libraries etc. to place on their notice boards - see Appendix 4. 7.9 The 4th July 2018 saw the main launch through the electronic system, consultees receiving letters, and documents being placed in libraries and Council offices. 7.10 A press release was issued prior to the start of the consultation, with others issued at the start and during the consultation period. These led to a number of newspaper articles. The item from the summer edition of the Northumberland News is reproduced at Appendix 5 and an example of the press coverage, (from the Alnwick-based Northumberland Gazette) is shown at Appendix 6.

15 'Specific consultation bodies’, as set out in the Statement of Community Involvement, are those which the Council must consult at each stage of the plan process, irrespective of dialogue that may be taking place under the Duty to Cooperate. Specific consultation bodies include Town and Parish Councils, neighbouring local authorities, utilities providers and relevant government departments and agencies. 28 Face-to-face contact 7.11 During the 6 week consultation period, 23 drop-in events were held throughout the County, as noted in the various publicity material listed above. The events consisted of exhibition boards, an example of which is reproduced at Appendix 7.16 Each event had an appropriate number of Planning Policy Officers present to assist attendees to understand the process and answer questions. As appropriate, a Highways and Transport officer attended certain events. Over 1,100 people attended the events.

Other meetings, including Duty to Cooperate 7.12 Presentations on the Draft Local Plan were also made to the 5 Northumberland Local Area Councils during July 2018 and certain meetings were held with stakeholders (e.g. the Airport, Homes England and the Northumberland and Newcastle Society), to help them understand the content of the Plan and discuss issues arising - although they would still need to make any representations in writing.

Follow-up to the consultation stage - Draft Local Plan 7.13 During the consultation, 2,872 responses were submitted from 548 respondents. While a number wished to see a change of some sort and/or objected, a number also showed support for the Plan.

Issues raised during the consultation 7.14 On 25th September 2018, the LDF Working Group received a report on issues arising during the consultation, which were summarised in the list in Table 7.1.

Working to resolve issues and keep people informed 7.15 The issues listed above were, in many cases, challenging evidence gathered and strategic decisions made in the run-up to the Regulation 18 Draft Plan and some clearly required further thought to be given to matters such as wording. In addition, the new NPPF and associated guidance also required further thought to be given to some policy approaches. 7.16 To this end, discussions were held - many within Northumberland County Council with expert officers such as those in the conservation team and in housing provision - to resolve particular issues or wording. In terms of outside organisations, especially convened meetings to discuss issues included those

16 Copies of these exhibition boards were also put on the Local Plan web page.

29 with the North Pennines AONB Partnership, Newcastle International Airport and agents for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation. 7.17 A number of Parish and Town Council events, which were, in any case, taking place during the period following the consultation, allowed the opportunity for officers to answer local councillors’ questions and keep them up to date with developments in the process.

Table 7.1: Issues arising during the Regulation 18 consultation (reported to LDF Working Group - 25/09/2018)

1 Employment land supply too high ​ 2 Additional employment land allocations needed in certain towns ​ 3 Need more emphasis on the rural economy ​ 4 Concerns around the projection - jobs / employment land versus housing needed ​ 5 Housing numbers - either being too high or not high enough ​ 6 More houses in Central area as opposed to SE area ​ 7 Supporting and objecting to 20% affordable housing contribution ​ ​ 8 Concerns regarding placement of towns and villages in settlement hierarchy ​ 9 Settlement boundaries too restrictive 10 Parish Councils requesting additional settlement boundaries ​ 11 Support for the Green Belt policies - including no deletions to meet housing need ​ 12 Green Belt deletions needed for housing in Hexham and Ponteland 13 Green Belt deletions needed in more rural areas to allow for an element of growth ​ 14 No need to identify areas for wind turbine development 15 Inconsistent approach to protected open space 16 Lack of Infrastructure provision e.g.GPs and school places ​ 17 The need to strengthen the approach to digital infrastructure ​ How the main issues raised during the Reg. 18 Draft Local Plan consultation were addressed at the Reg. 19 stage 7.18 Appendix 8 sets out all the key changes being made to the different chapters of the Local Plan and includes an indication of whether the change has arisen, at least in part, as a result of: one of the issues raised in the Regulation 18 consultation and listed in Table 7.1 above; other miscellaneous representations; other factors such as changes to the NPPF, discussions with stakeholders or new information. 7.19 It shows that many of the changes to the Plan document reflect the latter set of factors. Nevertheless quite a number of the changes have been made

30 because of concerns raised at Regulation 18 consultation. Table 7.2 shows whether it has been possible to change the Plan to reflect the issue raised. ● The green shaded rows are those where it has been possible to make some substantive changes to the Plan which it is hoped help to address the views raised; ● The amber shaded rows are those where some action has been taken, even if the changes sought have not been made in full. For example, a better explanation of the reasons behind an approach has been given, either in the reasoned justification or in a background document. ● The white rows relate to issues where a change has not been possible, either because this would depart from national policy or because of the need to adhere to the overall strategy in respect of the issue concerned.

Table 7.2: The degree to which issues arising during the Regulation 18 consultation (set out in Table 7.1) are being addressed

Key Substantial changes to take account of the issues raised Some amendments that help to address the issues in part No significant changes to take account of the issues are possible 1 Employment land supply too high: ​ Work has been carried out to re-examine the justification for the allocations including further discussions with key stakeholders on the strategy and a further examination of sites’ historic significance. The Regulation19 Plan will therefore include additional emphasis on the strategic nature of certain sites, while further minor deallocations will be made. 2 Additional employment land allocations needed in certain towns ​ This would be difficult to justify given the large amount of land already allocated and the evidence behind the particular towns that were the subject of the representations and their allocations. 3 Need more emphasis on the rural economy ​ A new reference to enhancing Northumberland as a visitor destination is being included in the overarching chapters. The Tourism and Visitor Development policy has been expanded to identify tourism offer. Amendments to the Planning Strategy for the Economy policy include additional text on the role of the County's natural and historic environment as drivers of economic development, supporting the further development of the County's key infrastructure and the digital economy, and the recognition of the continued importance of military-related activity as a source of employment. On the latter point, there is the addition of a new policy on Ministry of Defence Establishments. A new policy on residential development in the countryside is also relevant to this issue.

31 Table 7.2: continued….

Key Substantial changes to take account of the issues raised Some amendments that help to address the issues in part No significant changes to take account of the issues are possible 4 Concerns around the projection - jobs / employment land versus housing needed ​ The jobs-led strategy is to be taken forward but background papers will give a better explanation, including in relation to revisions to the standard methodology for assessing housing requirements. 5 Housing numbers being too high as opposed to not being high enough ​ Background papers will give a better explanation for the housing figure, including in relation to revisions to the standard methodology for assessing housing requirements and the jobs-led strategy. 6 More houses in Central area as opposed to SE area ​ There has been some reconsideration of housing figures for certain towns but this reflects the overall strategy and local considerations. The strategy does not include Green Belt deletions for housing, making a step change in housing numbers in the Central Delivery area difficult to achieve. 7 Supporting and objecting to 20% affordable housing contribution ​ ​ The Reg.19 version of the Local Plan will see the introduction of different affordable housing requirements based on value areas and viability issues. 8 Concerns regarding placement of towns and villages in settlement hierarchy ​ Amendments will provide greater clarity in relation to the scale of development that may be supported in small settlements and in the countryside in the Spatial Strategy policy. There will also be a new policy on residential development in the countryside. 9 Settlement boundaries too restrictive It is not considered that the boundaries are generally overly restrictive in the context of the Plan’s strategy. Nonetheless a small number of individual boundaries have been reviewed following representations and have resulted in the removal of, addition of or changes to, certain settlement boundaries. 10 Parish Councils requesting additional settlement boundaries ​ A small number of individual boundaries have been reviewed following representations and have resulted in the removal of, addition of or changes to certain settlement boundaries. 11 Support for the Green Belt policies - including no deletions to meet housing need ​ The strategy that involves no deletions for housing purposes is to be taken forward.

32 Table 7.2: continued….

Key Substantial changes to take account of the issues raised Some amendments that help to address the issues in part No significant changes to take account of the issues are possible 12 Green Belt deletions needed for housing in Hexham and Ponteland The strategy that involves no deletions for housing purposes is to be taken forward. The Council has worked closely with the Hexham Neighbourhood Plan group to identify opportunities to add to housing numbers within the inset area. 13 Green Belt deletions needed in more rural areas to allow for an element of growth ​ Minor amendments have been made to resolve anomalies but deletions to accommodate additional housing have been ruled out under the strategy. Certain amendments to the settlement hierarchy and settlement boundaries are set out in the Plan. 14 No need to identify areas for wind turbine development Additional supporting text is being added to explain the approach more clearly. 15 Inconsistent approach to protected open space A new outcome is being added to the overarching chapter on protecting and enhancing green infrastructure, open space and recreational facilities and health and wellbeing. New policies on good design and amenity and landscaping and trees are being added. Amendments are being made to the Public Realm Design Principles policy in relation to prioritising pedestrian and cycle movement and an additional criterion on urban greening is also being added. The Open Space and Facilities for Sport and Recreation policy will now include reference to ancillary development and clarify provision of new open space and developer contributions. The policies map is also amended to include the identification of additional areas of protected open space following an update of the evidence base. 16 Lack of Infrastructure provision e.g.GPs and school places ​ Amendments to the Planning Strategy for the Economy policy include additional text on supporting the further development of the County's key infrastructure. The health and wellbeing policy is being amended to include a requirement to carry out Health Impact Assessment (HIA) on all major development, including a requirement for HIA screening as a minimum. This will help assess whether enhancements to health infrastructure are needed before a development can go ahead. The Provision of New Residential Development Policy will now include a reference to the provision of new community facilities where needed and commensurate with the scale of the development. 17 The need to strengthen the approach to digital infrastructure ​ Amendments to the Planning Strategy for the Economy policy include additional text on supporting the further development of the County's key infrastructure and the digital economy.

33 8. Regulation 19:- Publication Draft Local Plan: Publicity and Period for Representations

Introduction 8.1 The Local Plan timetable set a date of late January 2019 for Publication. The late autumn period (2018) allowed time to make changes to the Plan document and Policies Map, including those reflecting changes in higher level policy, development completions and approvals and those resulting from the Regulation 18 consultation, key aspects of which are set out in Table 7.2 in the previous chapter.

Lead-in to Publication Draft Local Plan 8.2 The lead-in to publication began in early December 2018, to coincide with the date on which Cabinet papers, seeking agreement to this stage, became public. This was when advance publicity began. This included a press release, a press briefing (held on 11th December 2018), an article in Northumberland News and letters to Parish Councils. 8.3 On 9th January 2019, the Full Council agreed to go ahead with the Local Plan publication and subsequent submission stages. This triggered advance notice letters and emails to parish councils - around three weeks prior to the launch date.

Duty to Cooperate 8.4 Regular Duty to Cooperate meetings continued with parties including Highways England and the emerging North of Tyne Combined Authority including in relation to the production of NPPF compliant statements of common ground.

Period for Representations on the Publication Draft Local Plan 8.5 The period for representations on the Publication Local Plan ran from 30th January until 13th March 2019.

Publicity 8.6 As well as the advance notice to parish councils mentioned above, the Council put out a press release prior to the consultation, with others issued at the start

34 and during the consultation period. These drew a certain amount of coverage in the local press. 8.7 On launch day, electronic notifications were sent to consultees with others receiving letters by that date. Documents had been placed in libraries and Council information centres and could also be purchased from the Planning Services Department. 8.8 An A5 size leaflet was sent to every address in the County, containing general information on the consultation and a full list of 'Drop-in' events. This is reproduced at Appendix 10.​ ​Parish Councils also received the key documentation in paper form and were among those receiving an A3 size publicity poster - reproduced at Appendix 11. The formal public notice, placed in the region-wide Newcastle Journal, is shown at Appendix 12. 8.9 As well as this, clear links to the Local Plan consultation appeared on the front page of the Council’s website throughout the representation period.

Face-to-face contact 8.10 During the 6 week consultation period, as at the previous stage, 23 drop-in events were held throughout the County, one in each main town and service centre, with at least one in each of the four Local Plan ‘Delivery Areas’ held on a Saturday. Dates, times and venues for the 23 events were widely publicised, including on the leaflet and poster mentioned above and in letters and emails sent out at the launch. Social media posts flagged up individual events as they approached and at their opening times. It has been found that these posts had more than 2,700 clicks, likes, shares or comments. 8.11 The events themselves consisted of exhibition boards, an example of which is reproduced at Appendix 13.17 Each event had an appropriate number of Planning Policy Officers present to assist attendees to understand the process and to answer questions. As appropriate, Development Management, Conservation and/or Highways and Transport officers attended certain events. 8.12 Over 1,400 people attended the events. It is noteworthy that this is a greater number than at the previous stage, (around a quarter more). Certain concerns had arisen through, or in parallel with, the Publication Draft and these had drawn considerable local attention and brought increased numbers of people to certain of the drop-ins - notably Haydon Bridge, Hexham and Blyth. These issues are returned to below.

17 Copies of these exhibition boards were also put on the Local Plan web page.

35 Other meetings 8.13 Presentations on the Publication Draft Local Plan were also made to the 5 Northumberland Local Area Councils during February 2019. There was a limited number of Duty to Cooperate or other meetings with stakeholders during this time, as the period was dominated by the drop-in events and other publicity and these were not necessary.

Emphasis on formal representations 8.14 All of the publicity and explanatory material, including guidance notes for the response form, made it clear that, at this stage, responses needed to be based on the ‘tests of soundness’ that require the Local Plan to be positively prepared, justified, effective and consistent with national policy.

Follow-up to the Publication Draft Local Plan - Representations stage 8.15 Almost 1,640 representations on individual policies or proposals were received - over a 40 percent reduction from comments received at the previous (Regulation 18) stage. 8.16 There was also a reduction in the numbers of respondents from 548 to 460 (a 16% drop), each respondent now commenting on an average of 3 policies, rather than around 5 at the previous stage. 8.17 The decrease in representations, between the two Local Plan stages, occurred despite the increased attendance at the drop-in events. It is hoped that the reduction may indicate - at least in part - that changes made to reflect previous feedback (as summarised in Table 7.2 in the previous chapter) had been positively received.18

Issues raised during the consultation 8.18 On 12th April 2019, the LDF Working Group received a report on issues arising during the consultation. A version of this is reproduced as Appendix 14. This covers the Duty to Cooperate and then sets out issues on a Chapter

18 It should be noted that, in parallel with the Local Plan Publication stage, a less formal, additional consultation was undertaken on the Northumberland Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document - Scoping Document and the Highways and Transportation Design and Delivery Supplementary Planning Document - Scoping Document. Once adopted, these documents will supplement policies in the Development Plan. There were 10 comments from 3 respondents to the Northumberland Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document - Scoping Document and 17 comments from 9 respondents to the Highways and Transportation Design and Delivery Supplementary Planning Document - Scoping Document .

36 by Chapter basis. Table 8.1 sets out some key points raised, organised under the headings of the eight Strategic Objectives of the Local Plan.19

Table 8.1: Summary of Key Matters raised in Representations on the Publication Local Plan - set out by the themes of the Local Plan objectives

1. Economy and Jobs

Overall economic aims: ● Considerable support, but some argue that these do not go far enough. ​ ● Ageing / reduced working age population not addressed ​ Amount of employment land: ● Overallocation of employment land, with requests that various sites be allowed for ​ alternative uses, including the Strategic site of West Hartford - for housing ● More allocations should be added in particular in towns such as Berwick and in ​ more rural areas

Key employment allocations: ● Support for certain of these including Lynefield Park (lynemouth) and Harwood ​ Meadows (Hexham). ● Airport area - conflicting views on the need / suitability of nearby employment ​ allocations

Development allowed on employment land ● Mixed views - with some concern that the approach is too flexible and employment ​ land will be lost to housing and other uses

Rural areas ● Rural businesses - there should be greater support for these. ​ ● The minerals industry - should be recognised as boosting the rural economy ​ ● Military establishments - support for the policy on these in rural areas. ​ ● Key recreational routes should be identified ​ ● The equestrian industry - needs have not been met. ​ ● Larger scale tourism development - more should be allowed in the countryside ​ including Kielder ​ ● Rural tourism accommodation - there should be fewer restrictions ​ Town centres ● General support from some for the overall approach ​ ● Under-ambitious - regeneration of centres lacks imagination in certain cases. ​

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2. Homes

Housing supply ● Inadequately ambitious economic aims: workforce will need to be imported ​ ● Ageing / reduced working age population not addressed. ​ ● Too reliant on existing permissions - should have a larger ‘buffer’ to allow for ​ permissions lapsing

Housing distribution (NB some of these also refer to other forms of development) ​ ● Some support for housing distribution away from Green Belt areas. ​ ● Overemphasis on low demand areas - e.g. SE Northumberland. ​ ● Should not be tied to parishes / neighbourhood plan areas - concern about how ​ these calculations are made. ● Inadequate rural scope - policies and settlement boundaries too constraining on ​ sustainable rural housing sites; inconsistency of settlement policies and boundary definitions

Housing allocations ● Selection unclear - how were sites chosen from SHLAA submissions? ​ ● More small and medium-sized sites should be allocated - give a percentage figure ​ in line with NPPF. ● Additional site suggestions - over 100 submitted for consideration as ​ additional/alternative allocations, primarily outside settlement boundaries and/or within the Green Belt. ● Effects on the significance of heritage assets of proposed allocations is ​ insufficiently assessed. ● Brownfield sites underrepresented compared with greenfield. ​ Affordable housing ● General support for more affordable housing and the value area approach ​ ● Need greater flexibility - e.g. to negotiate percentages provided or for the provision ​ to be off-site or via a financial contribution. ● Concerns about value areas - whether their definitions are justified in viability ​ terms.

Specialised housing ● Support provision of: ○ Housing for older/vulnerable people ○ Sites for self/custom-build but with some questioning the implications for site ​ viability. ○ Gypsy and Traveller sites / pitches - overall approach. ​ ● Specific sites should be allocated for older/vulnerable people’s housing. ​ Second Homes ● Principal residence policy - some opposition to limiting second homes or to aspects ​ of the policy.

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3. Environment

Natural environment ● More precision on sites and habitats and species being protected. ​ ● Better evidence - e.g. landscape character assessment is out of date. ​ Historic environment ● Public benefits - clarity needed - how are these balanced against any harm to ​ the significance of historic assets?

Green Belt ● Extension around Morpeth - definition is too wide. ​ ● More Green Belt releases in areas of greater demand. ​ ● More safeguarded land - to provide for the longer term. ​

4. Connections

Northumberland Line. ● General support for the proposal ​ ● Other policies should be more flexible to allow for this. ​ Port of Blyth ● Concerns that the Port will be constrained by developments promoted through ​ other policies.

Digital ● Digital connectivity - support for improvements ​ Parking standards ● Too rigid ● Could be counterproductive in promoting sustainable transport ​ ● Out of step with design principle policies. ​

5. Community Health and Wellbeing

Open spaces ● Outdated evidence on open space needs. ​ ● Inaccurate definitions of certain of the protected open spaces. ​ Hot food takeaways ● Unjustified and overly restrictive policy. ​ Local services ● The plan leaves uncertainties over provision of necessary services and ​ infrastructure in association with housing development

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6. Climate Change

General ● Policy insufficiently strong in general ​ Low carbon development ● Unjustified and overly restrictive policy. ​ Fossil fuels ● Plan should not support extraction of fossil fuels in the context of climate ​ change.

7. Resources

Aggregates ● Objections to sites allocations - numerous relating to extraction at Anick ​ Grange Haugh and West Wharmley.

Coal ● Objection to continued support for fossil fuel extraction ​ ● Support for continued coal extraction for the steel industry and clay production ​ Renewables ● Wrong balance between landscape preservation and wind energy development. ​ ● Objections to the ‘suitable areas’ - the approach and/or the definitions. ​ Fossil fuels ● Plan should not support extraction of fossil fuels in the context of climate ​ change.

Minerals - other ● Concerns on agricultural land - that mineral policies will adversely affect the ​ best and most versatile areas. ● Additional areas put forward - e.g. for safeguarding of a sandstone resource ​ near Edlingham

Land resource ● Brownfield sites underrepresented compared with greenfield. ​

8. Quality of Place

Design principles ● General concerns that the principles are too demanding and unclear for ​ developers and may prove unviable.

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8.19 The Council is publishing suggested minor modifications to the Local Plan alongside the submission documentation. These should address a number of the minor points raised at the Publication stage. The Council will also be considering the degree to which some of the more substantive concerns raised may be addressed. Any resulting suggestions for modifications will be put forward at the Examination stage for consideration by the appointed Independent Inspector. 8.20 The Council is very clear that it will make the fullest possible effort to keep people informed of progress of the Plan through the submission and Examination stages, as illustrated in the extract from the Northumberland News at Appendix 15.

41 APPENDIX 1 - EVENTS AND MEETINGS CONNECTED WITH REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION - JULY 2017 to APRIL 2019 Meeting Title or Brief Date (or start Meeting Purpose and Relevant Content Duty to Co- Councils / Organisations / Members of What stage? What did the event achieve? Description date) operate Groups attending the Public Categorisation Attending Town and Parish Council 10/07/2017 General Training on planning, (including the Local NOT Duty to NCC Officers and Parish None / Not Period following the New local representatives trained in the basics of planning, Training (based in Plan) for new Parish and Town Councillors Co-operate Councillors from Castle Applicable withdrawal of the Core including the Local Plan. Morpeth) Morpeth area of Strategy - July 2017 to Northumberland November 2017 Meeting with rep of CLG 11/07/2017 Officers from NCC met with a rep from CLG to NOT Duty to 2 from NCC; 1 from CLG None / Not Period following the An initial discussion regarding how the Government is likely discuss implications of Core Strategy withdrawal and Co-operate Applicable withdrawal of the Core to view the CS withdrawal and the implications for the future. options for the Local Plan going forward. Strategy - July 2017 to November 2017 Town and Parish Council 12/07/2017 General Training on planning, (including the Local NOT Duty to NCC Officers and Town None / Not Period following the New local representatives trained in the basics of planning, Training (based in Blyth) Plan) for new Parish and Town Councillors Co-operate and Parish Councillors from Applicable withdrawal of the Core including the Local Plan. Blyth and Ashington area of Strategy - July 2017 to Northumberland November 2017 NE Nature Partnership 3rd 13/07/2017 Executive group of Nature Partnership Local Nature Various partners 1 to 10 Period following the Progress in establishing the governance of the NEENP and executive group meeting Partnership withdrawal of the Core coordinating tackling biodiversity issues across the Strategy - July 2017 to partnership area November 2017 DTC meeting with 14/07/2017 Discussion on cross boundary transport issues South of Tyne 2 from NCC + officers from None / Not Period following the Discussed potential opportunities for collaboration on cross Gateshead on Transport Gateshead Applicable withdrawal of the Core border transport corridor study. issues Strategy - July 2017 to November 2017 Meeting with Hepscott PC 18/07/2017 Discussion on implications of withdrawal of core NOT Duty to 2 from NCC + Hepscott PC None / Not Period following the Explanation given on the process of the Local Plan, following re Local Plan strategy on development plan, with respect to Co-operate Rep Applicable withdrawal of the Core withdrawal of the Core Strategy Hepscott area Strategy - July 2017 to November 2017 Town and Parish Council 19/07/2017 General Training on planning, (including the Local NOT Duty to NCC Officers and Town None / Not Period following the New local representatives trained in the basics of planning, Training (based in Plan) for new Parish and Town Councillors Co-operate and Parish Councillors from Applicable withdrawal of the Core including the Local Plan. Cramlington) Cramlington area of Strategy - July 2017 to Northumberland November 2017 Member Induction 21/07/2017 General Member Induction on Elections, Registration NOT Duty to NCC Officers and County None / Not Period following the New local representatives trained in the basics of planning, & Devolution, Economy and Social Inclusion and Co-operate Councillors Applicable withdrawal of the Core including the Local Plan. Planning Strategy - July 2017 to November 2017 DTC with Newcastle City 25/07/2017 Update on cross boundary transport issues of Newcastle only NCC Officers and None / Not Period following the Discussed progress on cross border transport corridor study. Council - Highway and common interest Newcastle CC officers Applicable withdrawal of the Core Transport Strategy - July 2017 to November 2017 DTC with Newcastle City 07/08/2017 Update on cross boundary housing strategy issues of Newcastle only NCC Officers and None / Not Period following the This led to the to bids being put forward by a number of local Council - Housing common interest Newcastle CC officers Applicable withdrawal of the Core authorities for HIF funding in respect of the North of Tyne Strategy - July 2017 to Housing deal. November 2017 Meeting on the Housing 08/08/2017 A sub-regional meeting with the HCA regarding the Miscellaneous NCC Officers and HCA and None / Not Period following the This was a series of meetings that led to bids being put Infrastructure Fund with Housing Infrastructure Fund others Applicable withdrawal of the Core forward by a number of local authorities for HIF funding in the HCA Strategy - July 2017 to respect of the North of Tyne Housing deal. November 2017 Marine Plan Summer 10/08/2017 An update and discussion on the progress with the Marine MMO, NCC officer and None / Not Period following the Useful feedback and discussion on issues raised during the Engagement Workshop Marine Plans for the NE Management other stakeholders Applicable withdrawal of the Core issues stage of the Marine Plans that would be of particular Organisation Strategy - July 2017 to interest to the parties present. November 2017 Town and Parish Council 15/08/2017 General Training on planning, (including the Local NOT Duty to NCC Officers and Town None / Not Period following the New local representatives trained in the basics of planning, Training (based in Plan) for new Parish and Town Councillors Co-operate and Parish Councillors from Applicable withdrawal of the Core including the Local Plan. Hexham) Tynedale area of Strategy - July 2017 to Northumberland November 2017 APPENDIX 1 - EVENTS AND MEETINGS CONNECTED WITH REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION - JULY 2017 to APRIL 2019 Meeting Title or Brief Date (or start Meeting Purpose and Relevant Content Duty to Co- Councils / Organisations / Members of What stage? What did the event achieve? Description date) operate Groups attending the Public Categorisation Attending Meeting on the Housing 16/08/2017 A sub-regional meeting with the N of Tyne authorities North of Tyne NCC Officers and HCA and None / Not Period following the This was a series of meetings that led to bids being put Infrastructure Fund with and HCA regarding the Housing Infrastructure Fund N. Tyneside and Newcastle Applicable withdrawal of the Core forward by a number of local authorities for HIF funding in the N of Tyne authorities CC Strategy - July 2017 to respect of the North of Tyne Housing deal. and HCA November 2017 Teleconference with 18/08/2017 A meeting to discuss strategic highway issues - Moor Highways NCC officers and Highways None / Not Period following the Discussed progress on strategic transport issues. Highways England Farm related discussion regarding S106. England England Applicable withdrawal of the Core Strategy - July 2017 to November 2017 Northumberland Strategic 21/08/2017 Discussion on the Northumberland SFRMP Miscellaneous EA / NWL / LLFA (NCC) / None / Not Period following the Understanding: Update on SFRMP and relationship with Flood Risk management NCC Planning Policy Applicable withdrawal of the Core emerging Local Plan. Plan (SFRMP) Strategy - July 2017 to November 2017 Meeting on the Housing 22/08/2017 A sub-regional meeting with the N of Tyne authorities North of Tyne NCC Officers and HCA and None / Not Period following the This was a series of meetings that led to bids being put Infrastructure Fund with and HCA regarding the Housing Infrastructure Fund N. Tyneside and Newcastle Applicable withdrawal of the Core forward by a number of local authorities for HIF funding in the N of Tyne authorities CC Strategy - July 2017 to respect of the North of Tyne Housing deal. and HCA November 2017 Town and Parish Council 24/08/2017 General Training on planning, (including the Local NOT Duty to NCC Officers and Town None / Not Period following the New local representatives trained in the basics of planning, Training (based in Plan) for new Parish and Town Councillors Co-operate and Parish Councillors from Applicable withdrawal of the Core including the Local Plan. Alnwick) north area of Strategy - July 2017 to Northumberland November 2017 Meeting on the Housing 29/08/2017 A sub-regional meeting with the N of Tyne authorities North of Tyne NCC Officers and HCA and None / Not Period following the This was a series of meetings that led to bids being put Infrastructure Fund with and HCA regarding the Housing Infrastructure Fund N. Tyneside and Newcastle Applicable withdrawal of the Core forward by a number of local authorities for HIF funding in the N of Tyne authorities CC Strategy - July 2017 to respect of the North of Tyne Housing deal. and HCA November 2017 Meeting on the Housing 05/09/2017 A sub-regional meeting with the N of Tyne authorities North of Tyne NCC Officers and HCA and None / Not Period following the This was a series of meetings that led to bids being put Infrastructure Fund with and HCA regarding the Housing Infrastructure Fund N. Tyneside and Newcastle Applicable withdrawal of the Core forward by a number of local authorities for HIF funding in the N of Tyne authorities CC Strategy - July 2017 to respect of the North of Tyne Housing deal. and HCA November 2017 Meeting with Hepscott PC 06/09/2017 A further discussion on implications of withdrawal of NOT Duty to 1 Councillor and 2 officers None / Not Period following the Update on Local Plan given. re Local Plan core strategy on development plan, with respect to Co-operate from NCC + Hepscott PC Applicable withdrawal of the Core Hepscott area Rep Strategy - July 2017 to November 2017 NE England Nature 06/09/2017 The meeting dealt with procedural matters including Local Nature NCC, other Councils, None / Not Period following the The Nature Partnership and its associated limited company Partnership Extra financial and governance arrangements for the new Partnership Natural England, other Applicable withdrawal of the Core should reap considerable gains for the area in terms of executive group meeting Capability North East company. There were updates nature organisations, the Strategy - July 2017 to progress on Nature Conservation. The Bioeconomy issue is 2017 from Natural England, including on the Northumbria EA, academics, The Banks November 2017 informing the content of the emerging Local Plan. Plan - areas for focus etc. Prof. Alister Scott talked Group about how ecological and spatial planning connect to environmental and social justice and the idea of the Bioeconomy. (NB a Council Planning Officer attended a seminar on the Bioeconomy subsequently held by Prof Scott). Meeting on the Housing 07/09/2017 A sub-regional meeting with the N of Tyne authorities North of Tyne NCC Officers and HCA and None / Not Period following the This was a series of meetings that led to bids being put Infrastructure Fund with and HCA regarding the Housing Infrastructure Fund N. Tyneside and Newcastle Applicable withdrawal of the Core forward by a number of local authorities for HIF funding in the N of Tyne authorities CC Strategy - July 2017 to respect of the North of Tyne Housing deal. and HCA November 2017 DTC meeting with NNPA 12/09/2017 To update on respective Local Plan progress and National Park None / Not Period following the Discussed potential opportunities for collaboration on joint on Local Plan issues discuss possible opportunities for joint evidence base Applicable withdrawal of the Core evidence base working Strategy - July 2017 to November 2017 North of Tyne HiF Bid 19/09/2017 A sub-regional meeting with the N of Tyne authorities North of Tyne NCC Officers and HCA and None / Not Period following the This was a series of meetings that led to bids being put Progress Meeting and HCA regarding the Housing Infrastructure Fund N. Tyneside and Newcastle Applicable withdrawal of the Core forward by a number of local authorities for HIF funding in CC Strategy - July 2017 to respect of the North of Tyne Housing deal. November 2017 APPENDIX 1 - EVENTS AND MEETINGS CONNECTED WITH REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION - JULY 2017 to APRIL 2019 Meeting Title or Brief Date (or start Meeting Purpose and Relevant Content Duty to Co- Councils / Organisations / Members of What stage? What did the event achieve? Description date) operate Groups attending the Public Categorisation Attending Town and Parish Council 26/09/2017 General Training on planning, (including the Local NOT Duty to NCC Officers and Parish None / Not Period following the New local representatives trained in the basics of planning, Training for Choppington Plan) for new Parish and Town Councillors Co-operate Councillors from Applicable withdrawal of the Core including the Local Plan. PC Choppington Strategy - July 2017 to November 2017 Northumberland Coast 29/09/2017 Annual Forum of the AONB partnership Miscellaneous Partners including NCC None / Not Period following the An opportunity to contribute towards the work of the AONB AONB Annual Forum officers Applicable withdrawal of the Core Partnership including hearing about the current work of the Strategy - July 2017 to Partnership and some exciting new projects for the future. November 2017 North Northumberland 02/10/2017 Meeting to discuss tourism issues with a focus on NOT Duty to Tourism officers, Partners 51 to 100 Period following the Information obtained on tourism statistics including Tourism Partner Forum North Northumberland Co-operate withdrawal of the Core employment, visits etc. Useful discussion on issues and how Strategy - July 2017 to to boost tourism - niches etc. November 2017 Annual Parish & Town 05/10/2017 A series of talks and exhibitions to establish and NOT Duty to NCC Officers and Parish None / Not Period following the Town and parish councillors informed about the work of NCC. Council Conference develop links between Parish Councillors and the Co-operate Councillors Applicable withdrawal of the Core work of NCC Strategy - July 2017 to November 2017 Meeting with Newcastle 05/10/2017 A 'catch-up' with the planner from Newcastle Airport, Miscellaneous NCC Officers and Partners None / Not Period following the A useful information exchange on respective positions with International Airport with information exchanged on respective positions Applicable withdrawal of the Core plans. with plans. Strategy - July 2017 to November 2017 Cumbria DPOG 11/10/2017 A forum to discuss and advise on the implications of Allerdale BC/ Barrow BC/ None / Not Period following the While Northumberland sent their apologies, the meeting planning policy and guidance, help to raise Carlisle City Council/ Applicable withdrawal of the Core achieved a useful exchange of information and views awareness of cross boundary issues, and share best Copeland BC/ Cumbria CC/ Strategy - July 2017 to regarding Local Plan updates and other matters including the practice on local planning issues Dumfries and Galloway November 2017 Brownfield register and Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Council/ Eden DC/ Assessment updates. Any relevant matters would Environment subsequently be fed back. Agency/LDNPA/ Lancaster City Council/ Northumberland Council/ South Lakeland DC/YDNPA North of Tyne DTC meeting 11/10/2017 To update specifically on Newcastle's Draft North of Tyne NCC, Newcastle, North None / Not Period following the An update and exchange of respective plan progress - with an emphasis on retail Allocations Plan 1st stage and Plan progress in Tyneside Applicable withdrawal of the Core Newcastle's allocations document 1st draft, North Tyneside general at NtC and NCC Strategy - July 2017 to CIL and Northumberland new Local Plan. Newcastle November 2017 welcomed input on their IDP re: cross boundary infrastructure North of Tyne Housing 16/10/2017 This was a series of meetings that led to bids being North of Tyne NCC, Newcastle, North None / Not Period following the Progress regarding bids being put forward by a number of Deal meeting put forward by a number of local authorities for HIF Tyneside, HCA Applicable withdrawal of the Core local authorities for HIF funding in respect of the North of funding in respect of the North of Tyne Housing deal. Strategy - July 2017 to Tyne Housing deal. November 2017 Northumberland Coast 18/10/2017 General Partnership Meeting including a Local Plan Miscellaneous Various Partners None / Not Period following the Reported that a new Local Development Scheme being AONB Partnership Meeting update Applicable withdrawal of the Core produced, setting out the process and timescale for Strategy - July 2017 to development of the new Local Plan. November 2017 Heads of Planning 18/10/2017 An update on and exchange of views on planning Combined LA7 None / Not Period following the An update on and exchange of views on planning matters of matters of mutual interest Authority Applicable withdrawal of the Core mutual interest Strategy - July 2017 to November 2017 Meeting on the Housing 25/10/2017 A sub-regional meeting with the N of Tyne authorities North of Tyne NCC Officers and HCA and None / Not Period following the This was a series of meetings that led to bids being put Infrastructure Fund with and HCA regarding the Housing Infrastructure Fund N. Tyneside and Newcastle Applicable withdrawal of the Core forward by a number of local authorities for HIF funding in the N of Tyne authorities CC Strategy - July 2017 to respect of the North of Tyne Housing deal. and HCA November 2017 North of Tyne Catch-up 27/10/2017 A 'catch-up' meeting with the N of Tyne authorities North of Tyne NCC Officers and HCA and None / Not Period following the Discussion with the North of Tyne authorities and the HCA to Meeting and HCA N. Tyneside and Newcastle Applicable withdrawal of the Core identify a housing baseline, and confirm housing delivery CC Strategy - July 2017 to forecasts. Informed the draft North of Tyne Housing Paper November 2017 APPENDIX 1 - EVENTS AND MEETINGS CONNECTED WITH REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION - JULY 2017 to APRIL 2019 Meeting Title or Brief Date (or start Meeting Purpose and Relevant Content Duty to Co- Councils / Organisations / Members of What stage? What did the event achieve? Description date) operate Groups attending the Public Categorisation Attending Housing Round table 30/10/2017 A round table discussion on the proposed new Miscellaneous Officers and stakeholders None / Not Period following the Informed the consortium's response, and the Council's (Northern Consortium) housing methodology from around the region Applicable withdrawal of the Core response to the consultation document. Strategy - July 2017 to November 2017 Meeting with 30/10/2017 A meeting to give update on Local Plan, other NOT Duty to N&N Society NCC officers / None / Not Period following the An update on and exchange of views on planning matters of Northumberland Newcastle planning issues and matters of concern to the Society Co-operate Members Applicable withdrawal of the Core mutual interest Society Strategy - July 2017 to November 2017 Joint Workshop - Planning 02/11/2017 A meeting to discuss public health issues in relation to NOT Duty to NCC departments (various) None / Not Period following the Mutual understanding of public health requirements / issues, & Public Health planning and other NCC functions Co-operate Applicable withdrawal of the Core and planning's role in relation to these Strategy - July 2017 to November 2017 Meeting with Ponteland 07/11/2017 To discuss issues surrounding the recent making of NOT Duty to Around 8 from Ponteland None / Not Period following the Improved understanding of issues with respective parts of the Neighbourhood Plan the Ponteland Neighbourhood Plan and the latest Co-operate Neighbourhood Plan group Applicable withdrawal of the Core Development Plan Group position with the NCC Local Plan / and local land interests + Strategy - July 2017 to NCC Planning officers November 2017 MSGP Consultation 08/11/2017 The consultation is the latest phase of the Gateshead Miscellaneous None / Not Period following the Briefing on Gateshead's allocations document. Developer Breakfast Local Plan. Applicable withdrawal of the Core Meeting Strategy - July 2017 to November 2017 Publicity surrounding 15/11/2017 Major press release to publicise the forthcoming None / Not Period following the Successful publicising of the new Local Plan decision to prepare a full Cabinet meeting (23rd November 2017) which was Applicable withdrawal of the Core Local Plan and new LDS / being asked to agree to prepare a full Local Plan and Strategy - July 2017 to timetable a renewed Local Development Scheme including the November 2017 timetable for the Local Plan, a five year housing land supply statement; and a Position Statement designed to assist those interested in development proposals by clarifying the general approach to be taken to planning applications following the withdrawal of the Northumberland Core Strategy. North East Local Nature 16/11/2017 The meeting dealt with ensuring NEENP are effective Local Nature NCC, Other Councils MMO, None / Not Period following the Some principles were established for NEENP engagement in Partnership Natural champions for biodiversity issues. Partnership EA, NWL, etc. Applicable withdrawal of the Core the Local Plan process. Environment Group Strategy - July 2017 to Meeting November 2017 Northumberland Strategic 20/11/2017 Discussion on the Northumberland SFRMP Miscellaneous EA / NWL / LLFA (NCC) / None / Not Period following the Understanding: Update on SFRMP and relationship with Flood Risk management NCC Planning Policy Applicable withdrawal of the Core emerging Local Plan. Plan (SFRMP) Strategy - July 2017 to November 2017 Gateshead Local Plan 27/11/2017 MSGP overview and discussion on cross boundary South of Tyne S.Tyneside, Sunderland, None / Not Reg.18 (1) - following Discussion of cross boundary issues, key issues MSGP. Making Spaces for issues (including Durham Applicable the decision to prepare a Growing Places DtC Gateshead or S full Local Plan meeting Tyneside only) November 2017 to February 2018 Duty to Cooperate Meeting 30/11/2017 To exchange views and information regarding the two Durham None / Not Reg.18 (1) - following Better understanding of latest positions of respective with Durham emerging Local Plans, including the interim position Applicable the decision to prepare a authorities in moving towards relaunched local plans. following the withdrawal of the NCC Core Strategy. full Local Plan November 2017 to February 2018 Berwickshire and 05/12/2017 Berwickshire and Northumberland Marine Nature Local Nature Various partners None / Not Reg.18 (1) - following Awareness raising and exchange of views. Northumberland Marine Partnership Annual Management Group meeting Partnership Applicable the decision to prepare a Nature Partnership Annual full Local Plan Management Group November 2017 to meeting February 2018 APPENDIX 1 - EVENTS AND MEETINGS CONNECTED WITH REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION - JULY 2017 to APRIL 2019 Meeting Title or Brief Date (or start Meeting Purpose and Relevant Content Duty to Co- Councils / Organisations / Members of What stage? What did the event achieve? Description date) operate Groups attending the Public Categorisation Attending North Pennines AONB 06/12/2017 Regular meeting of North Pennines AONB Miscellaneous Various None / Not Reg.18 (1) - following Awareness raising and exchange of views. Partnership Exec Group Partnership Exec Group, with exchange of info., Applicable the decision to prepare a Meeting including about latest Local Plan position. full Local Plan November 2017 to February 2018 Workshop re Minewater 07/12/2017 The Coal Authority (CA) and the Environment Agency Miscellaneous Coal Authority, EA, Officers None / Not Reg.18 (1) - following Better understanding of how minewater issues may need to and Development on the (EA) are working together to develop a management from NCC and other Applicable the decision to prepare a be tackled through amended policy approaches, including on Durham and tool, in the form of a GIS based risk map, to help relevant Councils full Local Plan SuDS. Northumberland Coalfield protect and manage the groundwater resource, November 2017 to reduce pollution risk and empower the competent February 2018 planning and flood risk authorities. The workshop would raise awareness and understanding of this and how it may affect what planning policies may be necessary (SuDS, minewater etc.)

NE England Nature 07/12/2017 The meeting included Governance arrangements. Local Nature Local authorities, Public None / Not Reg.18 (1) - following Progress in establishing the governance of the NEENP and Partnership 4th executive Also discussion on NWL's concerns that the potential Partnership Health England, NEENP Applicable the decision to prepare a coordinating tackling biodiversity issues across the group meeting 2017 for SuDS schemes to contribute to biodiversity was reps, Wildlife Trusts etc. full Local Plan partnership area. not being realised in numerous schemes across the November 2017 to area. It as proposed to have a threeway engagement February 2018 between NEENP, NWLs and local authorities on this. There was also discussion on the forthcoming Elected Members' Guide. The Biodiversity Strategy was discussed. This would take on board, as its evidence base, the existing Durham and Northumberland Biodiversity Action Plans. North Pennines AONB 13/12/2017 Full Partnership Meeting, including update on Miscellaneous None / Not Reg.18 (1) - following Feedback on new Local Plan and AONB issues Partnership - Full Northumberland Planning Applicable the decision to prepare a Partnership Meeting full Local Plan November 2017 to February 2018 Inception meeting for 19/12/2017 Initial meeting with consultants PBA (Peter Brett NOT Duty to None / Not Reg.18 (1) - following A very useful initial exchange of views with outside experts. It exploratory work on Associates), appointed to carry out the initial Co-operate Applicable the decision to prepare a became clear that the work should concentrate on the Housing and Economic employment and housing growth options work for the full Local Plan economy side, rather than a housing-led approach, meaning Growth options, with Council, in order to inform the development of policy November 2017 to that the stakeholder workshop on 17th Jan 2018 would be consultants PBA and strategy in the new Local Plan. The meeting February 2018 about the economy and it would be economic stakeholders mainly involved the provision of information to the who would be invited to this. PBA were able to indicate what consultants and an initial discussion on some of the info they would need and what their timetable would be. key issues regarding local housing and economic growth projections. North of Tyne Duty to 20/12/2017 To discuss matters of mutual interest between the North of Tyne Northumberland CC, None / Not Reg.18 (1) - following Updated understanding of emerging plans including the Cooperate Meeting authorities making up the North of Tyne area, Newcastle City, (apologies Applicable the decision to prepare a future LDS for Northumberland and the detailed Newcastle including latest position with the emerging NCC Local from North Tyneside) full Local Plan DM policies document. Plan. November 2017 to February 2018 APPENDIX 1 - EVENTS AND MEETINGS CONNECTED WITH REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION - JULY 2017 to APRIL 2019 Meeting Title or Brief Date (or start Meeting Purpose and Relevant Content Duty to Co- Councils / Organisations / Members of What stage? What did the event achieve? Description date) operate Groups attending the Public Categorisation Attending Workshop on Local Plan 17/01/2018 This Workshop was chaired by consultants Peter Miscellaneous 2 from PBA; 24 from None / Not Reg.18 (1) - following The event explored growth options for the future and Economic Growth Options Brett Associates (PBA) and hosted by NCC. The outside organisations Applicable the decision to prepare a informed the work of PBA in developing these options, as purpose was to gather a group of people who are key (including NELEP, ARCH, full Local Plan well as providing useful information, contacts etc. for NCC to economic development in the County of Northumberland Tourism, November 2017 to officers preparing the Plan. Northumberland and the wider sub-region, with a view reps of large landowners, February 2018 to informing PBA's work - particularly looking at which agents, Community Action sectors of industry are the most likely to see growth in Northumberland, Northumberland in the next 20 years. Northumberland College, NWL, Fed.of N'land Development Trusts, Northumberland Estates, Port of Blyth, Newcastle City Council), plus 3 NCC members (on LDF working group), plus around 8 NCC officers Town & Parish Council 30/01/2018 Training session for town and parish councils in NOT Duty to Town and Parish Councils None / Not Reg.18 (1) - following Raised awareness of planning policy, legislation and Training (based in various aspects of planning. Includes a set of slides Co-operate from central Applicable the decision to prepare a progress among town and parish councillors, who are key Morpeth) on what has happened since the withdrawal of the Northumberland areas full Local Plan consultees. Core Strategy and the forthcoming timetable. November 2017 to February 2018 Meeting with EA and NWL 31/01/2018 A meeting with EA and NWL to discuss Water Miscellaneous Northumbrian Water, None / Not Reg.18 (1) - following A good exchange of information and knowledge, including to discuss Water Environment Evidence, Issues and Local Plan Environment Agency and Applicable the decision to prepare a how the evidence base position has changed, what updates if Environment Issues and Chapter drafting. Included NCC Local Plan Update, NCC officers from LLFA full Local Plan any are required, an understanding as to how and where Local Plan Strategy and Programme, a discussion on the and Planning policy November 2017 to policies may need strengthening and some actions re relevance of the water evidence base from the February 2018 provision of info. etc. withdrawn Core Strategy, a discussion on where policies could need strengthening; and agreement on any work required. Meeting with Port of Blyth 01/02/2018 The meeting was intended as an exploratory one to Miscellaneous NCC and Port of Blyth None / Not Reg.18 (1) - following A very useful exchange of information which will help the and ARCH to Discuss new consider how best to reflect the future needs and Applicable the decision to prepare a Council in allocating land for employment purposes around Local Plan requirements of the Port and port-related industries in full Local Plan Blyth Estuary and more widely and in wider economic policy the new Local Plan. The discussion included the November 2017 to making. latest upgrades to the port, the wider Blyth Estuary (e. February 2018 g. energy related industries) and the land requirements of both. It also touched on wider multipliers and more generally on the networks of sites and related businesses across SE Northumberland. Town & Parish Council 01/02/2018 Training session for town and parish councils in NOT Duty to Town and Parish Councils None / Not Reg.18 (1) - following Raised awareness of planning policy, legislation and Training (based in various aspects of planning. Includes a set of slides Co-operate from West Northumberland Applicable the decision to prepare a progress among town and parish councillors, who are key Hexham) on what has happened since the withdrawal of the area full Local Plan consultees. Core Strategy and the forthcoming timetable. November 2017 to February 2018 Northumberland Coast 07/02/2018 General Partnership Meeting including a Local Plan Miscellaneous None / Not Reg.18 (1) - following Partnership kept up-to date with planning issues. AONB Partnership Meeting update Applicable the decision to prepare a full Local Plan November 2017 to February 2018 Town & Parish Council 07/02/2018 Training session for town and parish councils in NOT Duty to Town and Parish Councils None / Not Reg.18 (1) - following Raised awareness of planning policy, legislation and Training (based in various aspects of planning. Includes a set of slides Co-operate from SE Northumberland Applicable the decision to prepare a progress among town and parish councillors, who are key Choppington) on what has happened since the withdrawal of the area full Local Plan consultees. Core Strategy and the forthcoming timetable. November 2017 to February 2018 APPENDIX 1 - EVENTS AND MEETINGS CONNECTED WITH REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION - JULY 2017 to APRIL 2019 Meeting Title or Brief Date (or start Meeting Purpose and Relevant Content Duty to Co- Councils / Organisations / Members of What stage? What did the event achieve? Description date) operate Groups attending the Public Categorisation Attending Town & Parish Council 08/02/2018 Training session for town and parish councils in NOT Duty to Town and Parish Councils None / Not Reg.18 (1) - following Raised awareness of planning policy, legislation and Training (based in Belford) various aspects of planning. Includes a set of slides Co-operate from North Northumberland Applicable the decision to prepare a progress among town and parish councillors, who are key on what has happened since the withdrawal of the area full Local Plan consultees. Core Strategy and the forthcoming timetable. November 2017 to February 2018 Meeting with LLFA 08/02/2018 A meeting with a rep. from the NCC Lead Local Flood Miscellaneous LLFA (NCC) and NCC None / Not Reg.18 (1) - following An initial understanding of how the evidence and policy will regarding Local Plan and Authority to discuss how the Local Plan policy on Planning Policy officers Applicable the decision to prepare a need to be taken forward in the Local Plan policy, with the Coastal Change Coastal Change may need to be added to, particularly full Local Plan LLFA rep. to provide background on, and shape files of in terms of defining Coastal Change Management November 2017 to CCMAs etc. Areas on the future Policies Map and the addition of February 2018 criteria to the existing policy. Letter and email 09/02/2018 This letter and email notification went to all on the NOT Duty to N/A None / Not Reg.18 (2) Initial Awareness raising on a current and a forthcoming notification regarding consultation database and had three purposes: Co-operate Applicable Consultation Stage (9th consultation and an update of the consultations database to forthcoming Call for Sites, (1) To alert recipients about the forthcoming Call for February 2018 to 2nd reflect the new Data Protection procedures (coming into the initial consultation on Sites (9th February to 12th March 2018) May 2018) effect in May 2018) the new Local Plan and to (2) To alert recipients about the initial consultation on update consultation the new Local Plan (starting on 27th March to 2nd database in line with the May 2018) new legislation. (3) To alert recipients about the new legislation on data protection so they could decide update consultation database in line with the new legislation. Call for Sites consultation 09/02/2018 The call for sites was carried out in order to inform NOT Duty to N/A None / Not Reg.18 (2) Initial Approximately 600 submissions were received, many new preparation of the forthcoming draft Local Plan. Co-operate Applicable Consultation Stage (9th sites that had not previously been in the SHLAA, employment Landowners, developers, agents, local residents and February 2018 to 2nd land schedule etc. Once analysed, these sites would add to other interested parties were invited to submit May 2018) the range of sites looked at for possible allocation in the new potential development sites for consideration on a Local Plan. special online (or paper) form. Potential sites for residential land uses, economic development and mineral extraction were sought. Sites for other uses such as retail, leisure or mixed use development would also be considered. Consultees were informed that sites put forward during previous consultation exercises such as during the preparation of the withdrawn Northumberland Core Strategy or the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) would be automatically included, and therefore there would be no need to re-submit those sites, (although, any more up-to-date information on those sites that would to help inform the potential timescales and deliverability was nevertheless welcomed). Site submissions would need to be received by 5pm on Monday 12 March 2018. APPENDIX 1 - EVENTS AND MEETINGS CONNECTED WITH REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION - JULY 2017 to APRIL 2019 Meeting Title or Brief Date (or start Meeting Purpose and Relevant Content Duty to Co- Councils / Organisations / Members of What stage? What did the event achieve? Description date) operate Groups attending the Public Categorisation Attending Meeting with Newcastle 15/02/2018 Meeting to discuss Airport Master Plan and Local North of Tyne NIA and NCC (Planning None / Not Reg.18 (2) Initial The meeting resulted in a better understanding of issues International Airport Plan progress and matters of mutual interest. Policy) Applicable Consultation Stage (9th arising from the master plan draft and what the implications Discussions included the emerging results of the February 2018 to 2nd may be for the Local Plan. By the same token, the airport Growth Options Study being undertaken by PBA May 2018) planner was made aware of proposals likely to be included in consultants. In particular, the issue of jobs generated the Local Plan that could affect the airport. It was agreed to close to / relating to the Airport were discussed in seek to resolve outstanding issues as early as possible in the relation to sites coming forward for the two processes accommodation of offices and other airport related activities outwith the County. It was queried whether the likely allocation of Prestwick Pit in the Northumberland Local Plan was appropriate in this context. The other issues discussed were possible safeguarding issues associated with the masterplan proposal for a runway extension and other changes in noise standards. It was agreed that implications for the Northumberland policies map would need to be considered carefully. Strategic Flood Risk 19/02/2018 1) To informally share and discuss the draft Local NOT Duty to NWL, EA and NCC None / Not Reg.18 (2) Initial Awareness of local plan timescale and potential allocations Management Meeting with Plan policy for Coastal Change with the group - the Co-operate Applicable Consultation Stage (9th involving areas of flood risk. Necessary exchange of NWL and the EA principle of a proposal map approach showing "Hold February 2018 to 2nd information and views the Line" and with policies accordingly setting out the May 2018) approach to be taken either side of the line. In general the degree of concern regarding this thematic and spatial area and the approach that we were taking was small. 2) Further discussion regarding potential east of Hexham Employment site and potential Sand and Gravel extraction site. NE England Nature 20/02/2018 Standard partnership meeting in which, as well as Local Nature Numerous Councils and None / Not Reg.18 (2) Initial Progress on a number of matters that should benefit the Partnership: 1st executive governance matters, the discussions included the Partnership other organisations Applicable Consultation Stage (9th environment and should influence policy making and practical group meeting 2018 Natural Capital Investment Plan, joint procurement February 2018 to 2nd measures across local authorities. arrangements to deliver natural environment May 2018) improvements efficiently, and a MOU between the LNP and Natural England. Durham Employment Land 22/02/2018 Durham County Council had commissioned Lichfields Durham Durham CC, various other None / Not Reg.18 (2) Initial A good understanding of the methodology used in Durham to Review (ELR) Workshop to produce an updated Employment Land Review Councils including Applicable Consultation Stage (9th assess employment land needs and how this may related to (ELR) to underpin the Local Plan, informing decisions Stockton, Darlington, February 2018 to 2nd the approach in Northumberland. Views of economic regarding future employment land allocations / Hartlepool, S. Tyneside and May 2018) planners from around the region on the degree to which it is deallocations. Gateshead, as well as relevant to de-allocate, overallocate etc. were interesting to The session started with a presentation including a Northumberland. hear. summary of key findings emerging from the work undertaken to date and how this might shape future prospects of County Durham in economic and commercial market terms. The session also considered the extent to which supply and demand for employment land are currently in alignment. Views were sought from Durham's neighbouring authorities including Northumberland. Transport for the North 26/02/2018 This meeting revolved around TFN's draft Strategic Miscellaneous Many from across the None / Not Reg.18 (2) Initial Information about the TFN consultation and additional Corridor Briefing Transport Plan Seven strategic development corridors region. Applicable Consultation Stage (9th dissemination of information on the corridor-focused work. across the region had been identified linking important February 2018 to 2nd economic centres that were currently in need of May 2018) improved connectivity. The briefing saw a presentation of the evidence gathered and sought feedback from stakeholders on this an the objectives and outcomes that had been agreed for each corridor. APPENDIX 1 - EVENTS AND MEETINGS CONNECTED WITH REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION - JULY 2017 to APRIL 2019 Meeting Title or Brief Date (or start Meeting Purpose and Relevant Content Duty to Co- Councils / Organisations / Members of What stage? What did the event achieve? Description date) operate Groups attending the Public Categorisation Attending Workshop on Public 27/02/2018 A workshop dealing with issues such as childhood NOT Duty to NCC - various depts. None / Not Reg.18 (2) Initial Initial discussion on how the Local Plan policies can Health and Planning obesity and how planning could deal with it. Co-operate Applicable Consultation Stage (9th contribute to public health objectives. February 2018 to 2nd May 2018) Meeting with Berwick 13/03/2018 Meeting to discuss transport policy issues affecting NOT Duty to Berwick Neighbourhood None / Not Reg.18 (2) Initial A better understanding of the transport issues affecting the Neighbourhood Plan the Berwick area Co-operate Plan Group and NCC Applicable Consultation Stage (9th Berwick area and the respective roles of the Local and Group on Transport policy February 2018 to 2nd Neighbourhood Plans in addressing them. matters May 2018) Local Nature partnership 14/03/2018 To allow the NE Local Nature Partnership to brief Local Nature NE-LNP and NCC None / Not Reg.18 (2) Initial Council Members were acquainted with the work and overall Meeting with NCC Council Members on the role of the NE-LNP. Partnership Members Applicable Consultation Stage (9th role of the NE-LNP Members February 2018 to 2nd May 2018) Cumbria DPOG 14/03/2018 A forum to discuss and advise on the implications of Miscellaneous Allerdale BC/ Barrow BC/ None / Not Reg.18 (2) Initial While Northumberland sent their apologies, the meeting planning policy and guidance, help to raise Carlisle City Council/ Applicable Consultation Stage (9th achieved a useful exchange of information and views awareness of cross boundary issues, and share best Copeland BC/ Cumbria CC/ February 2018 to 2nd regarding Local Plan updates and other matters. practice on local planning issues Dumfries and Galloway May 2018) Council/ Eden DC/ Environment Agency/LDNPA/ Lancaster City Council/ Northumberland Council/ South Lakeland DC/YDNPA Marine Planning North 21/03/2018 The meeting consisted of a series of workshops to Marine MMO, NCC, other Councils None / Not Reg.18 (2) Initial East: Plan Development take the issues and options work in the two Marine Management and numerous stakeholders Applicable Consultation Stage (9th Workshop Plans for the NE to the next stage with delegates from Organisation fro environmental February 2018 to 2nd across the region. There was a need to ensure no organisations, port May 2018) conflict between the marine plan and the emerging authorities, business Local Plan interests etc. Duty to Cooperate Meeting 26/03/2018 To discuss region-wide planning issues Combined NCC / Newcastle City / None / Not Reg.18 (2) Initial Updated matters of mutual interest between authorities in the covering NELEP area Authority Gateshead / South Applicable Consultation Stage (9th NELEP area Tyneside / Sunderland / February 2018 to 2nd Durham May 2018) NE Nature Partnership and 27/03/2018 To discuss the NE Nature Partnership and Capability Local Nature Various partners (Councils, None / Not Reg.18 (2) Initial This meeting set targets for the NEENP and the opportunities Capability North East North East Project Partnership Groundwork Trust, EA, Applicable Consultation Stage (9th for cross-area collaboration offered by the setting up of Project various companies etc.) February 2018 to 2nd Capability North-East. It was clear that policies in local plans May 2018) will help facilitate progress towards these targets. Local Plan Spring 28/03/2018 Consultation aimed at residents (but also businesses / NOT Duty to N/A None / Not Reg.18 (2) Initial With 700 participants, the exercise provided a useful starting Consultation stakeholders) looking for input to help shape the new Co-operate Applicable Consultation Stage (9th point for the drawing up of the new plan. It showed a strong Local Plan. This consultation was very general - about February 2018 to 2nd preference for the majority of housing and employment where people think new housing and places of May 2018) development to be in the main towns and service centres with employment should be located. It took a new, the highest numbers of preferred locations in the south of the different, interactive approach involving an online County. survey. The key issues part of the consultation revealed that those It included an interactive map on which people were receiving the highest number of selections in the responses asked to mark where they felt were the most were opportunities for employment, the quality and design of appropriate places for housing and employment new development, the protection of the natural environment development. To help, the map outlined areas of and decent, affordable homes for everyone. constraint, such as the Green Belt and conservation areas. APPENDIX 1 - EVENTS AND MEETINGS CONNECTED WITH REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION - JULY 2017 to APRIL 2019 Meeting Title or Brief Date (or start Meeting Purpose and Relevant Content Duty to Co- Councils / Organisations / Members of What stage? What did the event achieve? Description date) operate Groups attending the Public Categorisation Attending Northumberland News - 01/04/2018 The County Council's on line quarterly magazine for NOT Duty to N/A None / Not Reg.18 (2) Initial Awareness raising on the ongoing consultation. Article on Local Plan the public, with a some copies printed: Full page Co-operate Applicable Consultation Stage (9th Spring Consultation article explaining that the Council was looking for February 2018 to 2nd input from residents and businesses to help shape the May 2018) new Local Plan that will set out future housing, business and community development in the county, with explanations on what the local plan is, why it is important and how to give views. Also emphasising the innovative approach used for the consultation. Presentation at Castle 09/04/2018 A report and presentation providing an update for the NOT Duty to NCC / FoE None / Not Reg.18 (2) Initial Members and other attendees were kept abreast of the Morpeth Local Area Local Area Councils on the Northumberland Local Co-operate Applicable Consultation Stage (9th situation on the Local Plan including the spring consultation Council Plan and details on the Spring 2018 Local Plan February 2018 to 2nd and were able to ask questions and discuss issues. consultation, which included new ways of engaging May 2018) with the widest possible range of people. This was followed by a discussion, questions from Members and responses from the officer. Presentation at Tynedale 10/04/2018 A report and presentation providing an update for the NOT Duty to NCC and general public etc 1 to 10 Reg.18 (2) Initial Members and other attendees were kept abreast of the Local Area Council Local Area Councils on the Northumberland Local Co-operate invited Consultation Stage (9th situation on the Local Plan including the spring consultation Plan and details on the Spring 2018 Local Plan February 2018 to 2nd and were able to ask questions and discuss issues. consultation, which included new ways of engaging May 2018) with the widest possible range of people. This was followed by a discussion, questions from Members and responses from the officer. Presentation at Ashington 11/04/2018 A report and presentation providing an update for the NOT Duty to NCC 1 to 10 Reg.18 (2) Initial Members and other attendees were kept abreast of the and Blyth Local Area Local Area Councils on the Northumberland Local Co-operate Consultation Stage (9th situation on the Local Plan including the spring consultation Council Plan and details on the Spring 2018 Local Plan February 2018 to 2nd and were able to ask questions and discuss issues. consultation, which included new ways of engaging May 2018) with the widest possible range of people. This was followed by a discussion, questions from Members and responses from the officer. DTC Meeting with NE Local 18/04/2018 The meeting allowed the LNP to explain the role and Local Nature NE LNP and NCC Planning None / Not Reg.18 (2) Initial Nature Partnership genesis of the Partnership and the related 'Capability Partnership Policy Applicable Consultation Stage (9th NE' a charitable body and the ‘Capability 100’ Forum February 2018 to 2nd (bringing together NE businesses and organisations May 2018) to try and reach a common approach on how the environment can benefit from joint working and initiatives). The meeting discussed some key principles which led to some adjustments to the text at the start of the Environment Chapter of the draft Local Plan - particularly to emphasise the concept of the Natural Capital. Presentation at 18/04/2018 A report and presentation providing an update for the NOT Duty to NCC with public etc invited 1 to 10 Reg.18 (2) Initial Members and other attendees were kept abreast of the Cramlington, Bedlington Local Area Councils on the Northumberland Local Co-operate Consultation Stage (9th situation on the Local Plan including the spring consultation and Seaton Valley Local Plan and details on the Spring 2018 Local Plan February 2018 to 2nd and were able to ask questions and discuss issues. Area Council consultation, which included new ways of engaging May 2018) with the widest possible range of people. This was followed by a discussion, questions from Members and responses from the officer. Heads of Planning (NELEP 18/04/2018 Heads of planning meeting including discussions on Combined NECCA Area Councils None / Not Reg.18 (2) Initial Discussions and actions on cross boundary issues Area) latest position with local plans Authority (apoplogies from NCC) Applicable Consultation Stage (9th concerning progress of Local Plans (among other matters). February 2018 to 2nd May 2018) APPENDIX 1 - EVENTS AND MEETINGS CONNECTED WITH REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION - JULY 2017 to APRIL 2019 Meeting Title or Brief Date (or start Meeting Purpose and Relevant Content Duty to Co- Councils / Organisations / Members of What stage? What did the event achieve? Description date) operate Groups attending the Public Categorisation Attending Presentation at North 19/04/2018 A report and presentation providing an update for the NOT Duty to 25 to 50 Reg.18 (2) Initial Members and other attendees were kept abreast of the Northumberland Local Local Area Councils on the Northumberland Local Co-operate Consultation Stage (9th situation on the Local Plan including the spring consultation Area Council Plan and details on the Spring 2018 Local Plan February 2018 to 2nd and were able to ask questions and discuss issues. consultation, which included new ways of engaging May 2018) with the widest possible range of people. This was followed by a discussion, questions from Members and responses from the officer. Strategic and Local Green 25/04/2018 To discuss the position with Green Infrastructure NOT Duty to NCC - various depts. None / Not Reg.18 (2) Initial Useful update on evidence base position and how Green Infrastructure Internal across the Council's own responsibilities and Co-operate Applicable Consultation Stage (9th Spaces and Countryside Manager and colleagues could help Meeting knowledge, reviewing the evidence base and the February 2018 to 2nd the local plan through information that they have. likely content of policies. May 2018) Childhood Obesity 26/04/2018 Interdisciplinary workshop to consider how best the NOT Duty to NCC Departments including None / Not Reg.18 (2) Initial A better understanding between parties as to what planning Workshop Council, in its public health role, can tackle childhood Co-operate Public Health and Applicable Consultation Stage (9th and other disciplines could each add to the efforts to reduce obesity, including working up a policy to place in the Education, with external February 2018 to 2nd obesity levels in Year 6 pupils. forthcoming Local Plan. reps such as school nurses. May 2018) Town and Parish Council 03/05/2018 The Town and Parish Council Liaison Working Group NOT Duty to Parish Councils and NCC None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 1) Lead-in to Town and Parish Councils made aware of the latest position Liaison Working Group covers many topics but this meeting included an Co-operate Applicable Reg.18 Consultation on and prospective timetable for the Local Plan update on the Local Plan, (with the prospective Draft Local Plan (3rd timetable). May 2018 to 3rd July 2018) Town and Parish Liaison 03/05/2018 Liaison between County Council and Town and NOT Duty to Town and Parish Council None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 1) Lead-in to Updates and substantive discussions on the latest Local Plan Working Group Parish Councils, including a verbal update on the Co-operate Reps Applicable Reg.18 Consultation on position and other matters of mutual interest. Local Plan Draft Local Plan (3rd May 2018 to 3rd July 2018) Local Plan Site Allocations 10/05/2018 The purpose of this workshop was to review the NOT Duty to NCC Various Depts. None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 1) Lead-in to and SHELAA Site SHELAA/SHLAA assessments of the sites shortlisted Co-operate Applicable Reg.18 Consultation on Assessments Workshop for proposed/possible development site allocations in Draft Local Plan (3rd the new Local Plan, with a particular focus on housing May 2018 to 3rd July sites. Other Council Departments were invited to help 2018) refine and finalise site assessments and selection of allocations before the draft Plan would be taken to Members for prior approval ahead of Cabinet approval in June for public consultation commencing in July.

NE England Nature 10/05/2018 This executive meeting discussed governance / Local Nature Local authorities, None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 1) Lead-in to Progress on matters such as the elected members' guide and Partnership 2018: 2nd transition arrangements, the Elected members' guide Partnership Northumbria University, EA, Applicable Reg.18 Consultation on the setting up of a local authority sub-group to coordinate the executive meeting of 2018 of the North East England Nature Capability NE etc. Draft Local Plan (3rd understanding of the Partnership's aims across authorities. Partnership. A local authority sub-group was May 2018 to 3rd July proposed to get over a gap in communication 2018) regarding the work of the Partnership across authorities - not just on spatial planning but finance for projects etc. Berwick NP group meeting 17/05/2018 To discuss housing issues in relation to the parallel NOT Duty to Berwick Neighbourhood None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 1) Lead-in to Better understanding regarding housing issues and the re Housing and settlement preparation of NCC's Local plan and the Berwick Co-operate Plan group and NCC Applicable Reg.18 Consultation on relative roles of the County Council and Neighbourhood Neighbourhood Plan. Draft Local Plan (3rd plans. May 2018 to 3rd July 2018) APPENDIX 1 - EVENTS AND MEETINGS CONNECTED WITH REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION - JULY 2017 to APRIL 2019 Meeting Title or Brief Date (or start Meeting Purpose and Relevant Content Duty to Co- Councils / Organisations / Members of What stage? What did the event achieve? Description date) operate Groups attending the Public Categorisation Attending Whole Plan Viability 23/05/2018 A workshop hosted by the Council and facilitated by Miscellaneous NCC, NWL, Highways None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 1) Lead-in to The meeting greatly aided the development of viability criteria Workshop (David Newham) the consultants carrying out the Council's Whole Plan England, NHS, pharmacy Applicable Reg.18 Consultation on and led to some action points regarding the need analyse the Viability Assessment, intended to explore a variety of reps, various development Draft Local Plan (3rd rate at which S106 monies are accumulated and spent; and plan viability issues with attendees from the industry reps. May 2018 to 3rd July the degree to which the Council should align its calculations development industry and other providers relating to 2018) with those of the development industry. health services, water, highways etc.. Areas discussed included benchmark land value,nationally described space standards, section 106 developer contributions, typologies and residential sales values. Advance notice mailshot 01/06/2018 An email /letter to Clerks to give advance notice of the NOT Duty to N/A None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 1) Lead-in to to Parish and Town Local Plan consultation due to take place between 4th Co-operate Applicable Reg.18 Consultation on Councils July and 15th August - also that they could view the Draft Local Plan (3rd Cabinet papers in advance. May 2018 to 3rd July 2018) Press Briefing on the Local 01/06/2018 A briefing for the press about the content of the NOT Duty to NCC and representatives of None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 1) Lead-in to Awareness raised among the press regarding the Plan forthcoming Regulation 18 Draft Local Plan including Co-operate the Press Applicable Reg.18 Consultation on forthcoming consultation. a live demonstration of the Interactive Policies Map. Draft Local Plan (3rd May 2018 to 3rd July 2018) Meeting with Morpeth 06/06/2018 The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the NOT Duty to Morpeth, Hepscott, Hebron, None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 1) Lead-in to Agreement and consensus on settlement and GB boundaries Town Council and adjacent proposed settlement boundaries to be contained Co-operate Mitford, Pegswood parish Applicable Reg.18 Consultation on parish councils within the Reg 18 draft Local Plan. and town councils Draft Local Plan (3rd May 2018 to 3rd July 2018) Mailshot to Parish and 15/06/2018 A brief email /letter to Clerks to give Parish and Town NOT Duty to N/A None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 1) Lead-in to Awareness raising regarding forthcoming consultation. Town Councils, giving Councils an update on the Northumberland Local Co-operate Applicable Reg.18 Consultation on update and advance Plan, explaining that approval had been obtained from Draft Local Plan (3rd warning of forthcoming the Council's Cabinet to consult and give dates for the May 2018 to 3rd July consultation Draft Plan consultation drop-in events. 2018) Newcastle-Gateshead 18/06/2018 A workshop hosted by Gateshead Council and Newcastle and NCC / Newcastle / None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 1) Lead-in to Useful from NCC's point of view insofar as it allowed Viability Breakfast Meeting facilitated by the consultants carrying out Gateshead's Gateshead Gateshead councils Applicable Reg.18 Consultation on consideration of the degree to which viability approaches may Whole Plan Viability Assessment, intended to explore Draft Local Plan (3rd be aligned. (Facilitated by the fact that the consultant doing a variety of plan viability issues with attendees from May 2018 to 3rd July the assessment there is also carrying out the Northumberland the development industry and other providers. 2018) Whole Plan Viability Assessment. Northumberland Coast 27/06/2018 General Partnership Meeting including a Local Plan Miscellaneous NCC and other partner None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 1) Lead-in to Apart from normal Partnership Business, this was a chance AONB Partnership Meeting update, which explained that the Northumberland organisations Applicable Reg.18 Consultation on for the Partners to be made aware of the imminent Local plan Local Plan was approved for consultation by Cabinet Draft Local Plan (3rd consultation. on 14 June 2018, that consultation on the Local Plan May 2018 to 3rd July would commence on 4 July and run until 15 August, 2018) and that 23 drop-in events would be taking place across Northumberland. The meeting was invited to note those in or close to the AONB. APPENDIX 1 - EVENTS AND MEETINGS CONNECTED WITH REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION - JULY 2017 to APRIL 2019 Meeting Title or Brief Date (or start Meeting Purpose and Relevant Content Duty to Co- Councils / Organisations / Members of What stage? What did the event achieve? Description date) operate Groups attending the Public Categorisation Attending Regulation 18 Consultation 04/07/2018 The consultation on the Full Draft Plan, beginning on NOT Duty to N/A None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 2) This consultation gathered views on the draft Local Plan on Draft Northumberland 4th July 2018 and running to 5pm on 15th August Co-operate Applicable Consultation on Draft including draft policies proposals and land allocations. See Local Plan 2018. Local Plan (4th July individual meetings and events for how awareness was Some advance notice letters and emails were sent to 2018 to 15th August raised and views gathered. key groups of consultees - notably parish councils 2018) The press releases generated a number of articles. and specific consultees around four weeks prior to the launch date. There was a press release prior to the start of the consultation, with others issued at the start and during the consultation period. 4th July 2018 saw the main launch through the electronic system, consultees receiving letters and documents being placed in libraries and Council offices. An A5 size leaflet was sent to every address in the County, containing general information on the consultation and a full list of 'Drop-in' events. Newcastle International 05/07/2018 To discuss issues of mutual interest including the Miscellaneous NCC and NIA None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 2) A useful briefing on the aspirations of the NIA Masterplan up Airport - Masterplan drafts of the NCC Local Plan and the NIA Master Plan Applicable Consultation on Draft to 2035 and an opportunity to discuss the emerging briefing Local Plan (4th July proposals in the Reg 18 Northumberland Local Plan in the 2018 to 15th August context of NIAs growth ambitions. 2018) Attendance at Castle 09/07/2018 A regular Local Area Council meeting with Parish NOT Duty to NCC and various parish None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 2) Awareness of consultation and relevant content raised. Morpeth Local Area Councils in attendance, including a presentation on Co-operate councils Applicable Consultation on Draft Council Meeting the current Local Plan consultation with local Local Plan (4th July information included. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Northumberland and 10/07/2018 To make the neighbouring authorities aware of the Miscellaneous NCC/ Newcastle/ None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 2) Neighbours Duty to Local Plan consultation and discuss issues of mutual / Gateshead/ Durham/ Applicable Consultation on Draft Cooperate meeting cross-boundary interest NNPA/ Eden Local Plan (4th July 2018 to 15th August 2018) Attendance at Tynedale 10/07/2018 A regular Local Area Council meeting with Parish NOT Duty to NCC and various parish None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 2) Awareness of consultation and relevant content raised. Local Area Council Councils in attendance, including a presentation on Co-operate councils Applicable Consultation on Draft Meeting the current Local Plan consultation with local Local Plan (4th July information included. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Registered Providers 10/07/2018 To provide an update on the Local Plan and for NOT Duty to NCC and various None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 2) Update on the Local Plan for providers who also provided an update re local plan & providers to provide an update on delivery. Co-operate Registered Social Providers Applicable Consultation on Draft update on delivery. delivery Local Plan (4th July 2018 to 15th August 2018) Local Plan Drop-in Session 11/07/2018 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 51 to 100 Reg.18 (3 - 2) - HEXHAM with staff involved in preparing the document present Co-operate Consultation on Draft to answer questions. Copies of the consultation Local Plan (4th July document also available to view. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Attendance at Ashington 11/07/2018 A regular Local Area Council meeting with Parish NOT Duty to NCC and various parish None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 2) and Blyth Local Area Councils in attendance, including a presentation on Co-operate councils Applicable Consultation on Draft Council Meeting the current Local Plan consultation with local Local Plan (4th July information included. 2018 to 15th August 2018) APPENDIX 1 - EVENTS AND MEETINGS CONNECTED WITH REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION - JULY 2017 to APRIL 2019 Meeting Title or Brief Date (or start Meeting Purpose and Relevant Content Duty to Co- Councils / Organisations / Members of What stage? What did the event achieve? Description date) operate Groups attending the Public Categorisation Attending Local Plan Drop-in Session 12/07/2018 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 11 to 25 Reg.18 (3 - 2) Awareness raised on the content of the Full Draft Local Plan - BELFORD with staff involved in preparing the document present Co-operate Consultation on Draft and how to respond. to answer questions. Copies of the consultation Local Plan (4th July document also available to view. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Local Plan Drop-in Session 12/07/2018 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 26 to 50 Reg.18 (3 - 2) - ALLENDALE with staff involved in preparing the document present Co-operate Consultation on Draft to answer questions. Copies of the consultation Local Plan (4th July document also available to view. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Local Plan Drop-in Session 13/07/2018 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 26 to 50 Reg.18 (3 - 2) Awareness raised on the content of the Full Draft Local Plan - AMBLE with staff involved in preparing the document present Co-operate Consultation on Draft and how to respond. to answer questions. Copies of the consultation Local Plan (4th July document also available to view. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Local Plan Drop-in Session 14/07/2018 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 26 to 50 Reg.18 (3 - 2) Awareness raised on the content of the Full Draft Local Plan - ALNWICK with staff involved in preparing the document present Co-operate Consultation on Draft and how to respond. to answer questions. Copies of the consultation Local Plan (4th July document also available to view. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Local Plan Drop-in Session 16/07/2018 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 51 to 100 Reg.18 (3 - 2) Awareness raised on the content of the Full Draft Local Plan - BERWICK with staff involved in preparing the document present Co-operate Consultation on Draft and how to respond. to answer questions. Copies of the consultation Local Plan (4th July document also available to view. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Highways England - 16/07/2018 Update on methodology for TA, agreeing similar Highways NCC and Highways None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 2) Update on methodology for TA, agreeing similar approach to Northumberland County approach to previous and how DGV will be included England England Applicable Consultation on Draft previous and how DGV will be included as a committed Council Liaison as a committed development. Local Plan (4th July development. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Local Plan Drop-in Session 17/07/2018 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 51 to 100 Reg.18 (3 - 2) Awareness raised on the content of the Full Draft Local Plan - ASHINGTON with staff involved in preparing the document present Co-operate Consultation on Draft and how to respond. to answer questions. Copies of the consultation Local Plan (4th July document also available to view. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Local Plan Drop-in Session 18/07/2018 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 11 to 25 Reg.18 (3 - 2) Awareness raised on the content of the Full Draft Local Plan - HAYDON BRIDGE with staff involved in preparing the document present Co-operate Consultation on Draft and how to respond. to answer questions. Copies of the consultation Local Plan (4th July document also available to view. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Heads of Planning (NELEP 18/07/2018 A regular meeting of the Heads of Planning (NELEP Combined Councils from across NE None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 2) Discussion between Heads of Planning (NELEP Area) Area) Area) Authority Applicable Consultation on Draft Local Plan (4th July 2018 to 15th August 2018) Attendance at 18/07/2018 A regular Local Area Council meeting with Parish NOT Duty to NCC and various parish None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 2) Awareness of consultation and relevant content raised. Cramlington, Bedlington Councils in attendance, including a presentation on Co-operate councils Applicable Consultation on Draft and Seaton Valley Local the current Local Plan consultation with local Local Plan (4th July Area Council Meeting information included. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Local Plan Drop-in Session 19/07/2018 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 26 to 50 Reg.18 (3 - 2) Awareness raised on the content of the Full Draft Local Plan - BLYTH with staff involved in preparing the document present Co-operate Consultation on Draft and how to respond. to answer questions. Copies of the consultation Local Plan (4th July document also available to view. 2018 to 15th August 2018) APPENDIX 1 - EVENTS AND MEETINGS CONNECTED WITH REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION - JULY 2017 to APRIL 2019 Meeting Title or Brief Date (or start Meeting Purpose and Relevant Content Duty to Co- Councils / Organisations / Members of What stage? What did the event achieve? Description date) operate Groups attending the Public Categorisation Attending Attendance at North 19/07/2018 A regular Local Area Council meeting with Parish NOT Duty to NCC and various parish None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 2) Awareness of consultation and relevant content raised. Northumberland Local Councils in attendance, including a presentation on Co-operate councils Applicable Consultation on Draft Area Council Meeting the current Local Plan consultation with local Local Plan (4th July information included. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Local Plan Drop-in Session 20/07/2018 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 26 to 50 Reg.18 (3 - 2) Awareness raised on the content of the Full Draft Local Plan - SEATON DELAVAL with staff involved in preparing the document present Co-operate Consultation on Draft and how to respond. to answer questions. Copies of the consultation Local Plan (4th July document also available to view. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Durham Duty to Cooperate 20/07/2018 To make the neighbouring authorities aware of the Miscellaneous NCC and South of Reg.18 (3 - 2) The opportunity to discuss key strategic cross border issues Local Plan Briefing Local Plan consultation and discuss issues of mutual / Tyne/Tees Valley Consultation on Draft emerging through the Reg 18 County Durham Local Plan and cross-boundary interest authorities Local Plan (4th July an update on neighbouring authorities plan progress and their 2018 to 15th August individual policy approaches to key strategic planning issues. 2018) Local Plan Drop-in Session 21/07/2018 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 26 to 50 Reg.18 (3 - 2) Awareness raised on the content of the Full Draft Local Plan - PRUDHOE with staff involved in preparing the document present Co-operate Consultation on Draft and how to respond. to answer questions. Copies of the consultation Local Plan (4th July document also available to view. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Local Plan Drop-in Session 23/07/2018 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 11 to 25 Reg.18 (3 - 2) Awareness raised on the content of the Full Draft Local Plan - CHOPPINGTON with staff involved in preparing the document present Co-operate Consultation on Draft and how to respond. to answer questions. Copies of the consultation Local Plan (4th July document also available to view. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Local Plan Drop-in Session 24/07/2018 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 51 to 100 Reg.18 (3 - 2) Awareness raised on the content of the Full Draft Local Plan - MORPETH with staff involved in preparing the document present Co-operate Consultation on Draft and how to respond. to answer questions. Copies of the consultation Local Plan (4th July document also available to view. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Local Plan Drop-in Session 25/07/2018 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 101 to 200 Reg.18 (3 - 2) Awareness raised on the content of the Full Draft Local Plan - PONTELAND with staff involved in preparing the document present Co-operate Consultation on Draft and how to respond. to answer questions. Copies of the consultation Local Plan (4th July document also available to view. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Local Plan Drop-in Session 26/07/2018 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 26 to 50 Reg.18 (3 - 2) Awareness raised on the content of the Full Draft Local Plan - ROTHBURY with staff involved in preparing the document present Co-operate Consultation on Draft and how to respond. to answer questions. Copies of the consultation Local Plan (4th July document also available to view. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Meeting with 26/07/2018 A meeting with Northumberland & Newcastle Society NOT Duty to NCC and Northumberland None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 2) An early exchange of views on the draft approach (in the Northumberland & to discuss Local Plan consultation and policy Co-operate and Newcastle Society Applicable Consultation on Draft current consultation) on where wind farms may, in future, be Newcastle Society on approach to wind turbine development. Local Plan (4th July located. Local Plan and policy 2018 to 15th August approach to wind turbine 2018) development Local Plan Drop-in Session 27/07/2018 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 26 to 50 Reg.18 (3 - 2) Awareness raised on the content of the Full Draft Local Plan - BEDLINGTON with staff involved in preparing the document present Co-operate Consultation on Draft and how to respond. to answer questions. Copies of the consultation Local Plan (4th July document also available to view. 2018 to 15th August 2018) APPENDIX 1 - EVENTS AND MEETINGS CONNECTED WITH REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION - JULY 2017 to APRIL 2019 Meeting Title or Brief Date (or start Meeting Purpose and Relevant Content Duty to Co- Councils / Organisations / Members of What stage? What did the event achieve? Description date) operate Groups attending the Public Categorisation Attending Local Plan Drop-in Session 28/07/2018 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 51 to 100 Reg.18 (3 - 2) Awareness raised on the content of the Full Draft Local Plan - CRAMLINGTON with staff involved in preparing the document present Co-operate Consultation on Draft and how to respond. to answer questions. Copies of the consultation Local Plan (4th July document also available to view. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Local Plan Drop-in Session 30/07/2018 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 26 to 50 Reg.18 (3 - 2) Awareness raised on the content of the Full Draft Local Plan - WOOLER with staff involved in preparing the document present Co-operate Consultation on Draft and how to respond. to answer questions. Copies of the consultation Local Plan (4th July document also available to view. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Homes England Catch-up 30/07/2018 To discuss matters of mutual interest - i.e. planning, Miscellaneous NCC and Homes England None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 2) Updated understanding of planning issues of mutual concern. Meeting with County housing delivery etc. Applicable Consultation on Draft Council Local Plan (4th July 2018 to 15th August 2018) Local Plan Drop-in Session 31/07/2018 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 51 to 100 Reg.18 (3 - 2) Awareness raised on the content of the Full Draft Local Plan - CORBRIDGE with staff involved in preparing the document present Co-operate Consultation on Draft and how to respond. to answer questions. Copies of the consultation Local Plan (4th July document also available to view. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Local Plan Drop-in Session 01/08/2018 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 26 to 50 Reg.18 (3 - 2) Awareness raised on the content of the Full Draft Local Plan - NEWBIGGIN-BY-THE-SEA with staff involved in preparing the document present Co-operate Consultation on Draft and how to respond. to answer questions. Copies of the consultation Local Plan (4th July document also available to view. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Local Plan Drop-in Session 02/08/2018 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 26 to 50 Reg.18 (3 - 2) Awareness raised on the content of the Full Draft Local Plan - SEAHOUSES with staff involved in preparing the document present Co-operate Consultation on Draft and how to respond. to answer questions. Copies of the consultation Local Plan (4th July document also available to view. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Local Plan Drop-in Session 03/08/2018 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 11 to 25 Reg.18 (3 - 2) Awareness raised on the content of the Full Draft Local Plan - BELLINGHAM with staff involved in preparing the document present Co-operate Consultation on Draft and how to respond. to answer questions. Copies of the consultation Local Plan (4th July document also available to view. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Local Plan Drop-in Session 04/08/2018 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 26 to 50 Reg.18 (3 - 2) Awareness raised on the content of the Full Draft Local Plan - HALTWHISTLE with staff involved in preparing the document present Co-operate Consultation on Draft and how to respond. to answer questions. Copies of the consultation Local Plan (4th July document also available to view. 2018 to 15th August 2018) Northumberland Physical 13/09/2018 Organised by Northumberland Sport and NOT Duty to NCC and relevant outside None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 3) Follow-up Progress in cross cutting working on planning and health, Activity Strategy - Living Northumberland County Council Public Health Co-operate organisations Applicable to Reg.18 Consultation relevant to the Local Plan Well Event working with colleagues to develop a 10-year Physical on Draft Local Plan (15th Activity Strategy for the county. This was a workshop August 2018 to 6th that focussed on Physical Activity and the ‘Living Well’ December 2018) agenda, considering the roles that healthcare, leisure services, employers, health improvement services and wider communities play in promoting physical activity for working age people and also focussing on cross-cutting working to improve or link people to the physical environment to encourage and support physical activity. APPENDIX 1 - EVENTS AND MEETINGS CONNECTED WITH REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION - JULY 2017 to APRIL 2019 Meeting Title or Brief Date (or start Meeting Purpose and Relevant Content Duty to Co- Councils / Organisations / Members of What stage? What did the event achieve? Description date) operate Groups attending the Public Categorisation Attending Town and Parish Liaison 13/09/2018 Liaison between County Council and Town and NOT Duty to Town and Parish Council None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 3) Follow-up Updates and substantive discussions on the latest Local Plan Working Group Parish Councils, including a verbal update on the Co-operate Reps Applicable to Reg.18 Consultation position and other matters of mutual interest. Local Plan on Draft Local Plan (15th August 2018 to 6th December 2018) Northumberland Economic 14/09/2018 A workshop for stakeholders to input into the refresh NOT Duty to NCC (various Depts.) None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 3) Follow-up Good input into discussions on how the Northumberland Strategy Refresh of the Northumberland Economic Strategy Co-operate Northumberland Tourism, Applicable to Reg.18 Consultation Economic Strategy should evolve and how the Local Plan Stakeholder Workshop ARCH and other relevant on Draft Local Plan (15th strategy and policies will dovetail with this. stakeholders August 2018 to 6th December 2018) Naturally Healthy by 25/09/2018 Set of workshops on how Green Infrastructure can NOT Duty to Numerous Councils and None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 3) Follow-up Interesting ideas about ways in which policies and processes Design Workshop tackle obesity across the life course and how planning Co-operate other relevant organisations Applicable to Reg.18 Consultation (especially on design) can be used to tackle obesity. can help influence this. and academic bodies. on Draft Local Plan (15th August 2018 to 6th December 2018) PAS NPPF Workshop: Plan 25/09/2018 This workshop looked at the requirements and NOT Duty to Numerous None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 3) Follow-up Better understanding of the issues arising from the new Making - Support & process for plan making under the new NPPF; Co-operate Applicable to Reg.18 Consultation NPPF for the preparation of the Plan, as well as useful Delivery including undertaking a review and update, using the on Draft Local Plan (15th exchanges of views on this. standardised local housing need, requirements for August 2018 to 6th allocating numbers to neighbourhood plans & working December 2018) with neighbouring authorities.

Meeting with North 02/10/2018 To discuss AONB Partnership officer issues with the Miscellaneous NCC and AONB None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 3) Follow-up Useful feedback allowing necessary amendments to the Pennines AONB Reg 18 Local Plan policies, as drafted. Partnership Applicable to Reg.18 Consultation wording of the Plan prior to the Reg.19 stage. Partnership on Draft Local Plan (15th August 2018 to 6th December 2018) Heads of Planning (NELEP 08/10/2018 A regular meeting of the Heads of Planning (NELEP Combined Councils from across NE None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 3) Follow-up Discussion between Heads of Planning (NELEP Area) Area) Area) Authority Applicable to Reg.18 Consultation on Draft Local Plan (15th August 2018 to 6th December 2018) Castle Morpeth Local Area 08/10/2018 An opportunity for members of Town and Parish NOT Duty to Parish Councillors from the None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 3) Follow-up Information on the Local Plan process imparted to Parish and Council 'speed dating' Council's to ask questions and get information from Co-operate relevant part of the County Applicable to Reg.18 Consultation Town Councillors. various services across the Council, table by table - on Draft Local Plan (15th including on the Local Plan. August 2018 to 6th December 2018) Tynedale Local Area 09/10/2018 An opportunity for members of Town and Parish NOT Duty to Parish Councillors from the None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 3) Follow-up Information on the Local Plan process imparted to Parish and Council 'speed dating' Council's to ask questions and get information from Co-operate relevant part of the County Applicable to Reg.18 Consultation Town Councillors. various services across the Council, table by table - on Draft Local Plan (15th including on the Local Plan. August 2018 to 6th December 2018) Ashington and Blyth Local 09/10/2018 An opportunity for members of Town and Parish NOT Duty to Parish Councillors from the None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 3) Follow-up Information on the Local Plan process imparted to Parish and Area Council 'speed Council's to ask questions and get information from Co-operate relevant part of the County Applicable to Reg.18 Consultation Town Councillors. dating' various services across the Council, table by table - on Draft Local Plan (15th including on the Local Plan. August 2018 to 6th December 2018) Meeting of the 10/10/2018 A project group to discuss all aspects of the NOT Duty to NCC and other None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 3) Follow-up Useful exchange of knowledge and views, with the aim of Northumberland Line Northumberland Line project including implications for Co-operate stakeholders such as Applicable to Reg.18 Consultation allowing the project to progress, but also inform the emerging Project Steering Group. Local Plan process and allocations. Network Rail, TFN etc. on Draft Local Plan (15th Local Plan. August 2018 to 6th December 2018) APPENDIX 1 - EVENTS AND MEETINGS CONNECTED WITH REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION - JULY 2017 to APRIL 2019 Meeting Title or Brief Date (or start Meeting Purpose and Relevant Content Duty to Co- Councils / Organisations / Members of What stage? What did the event achieve? Description date) operate Groups attending the Public Categorisation Attending Annual Parish & Town 11/10/2018 A series of talks and exhibitions to establish and NOT Duty to NCC Officers and Parish None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 3) Follow-up Town and parish councillors informed about the work of NCC. Council Conference develop links between Parish Councillors and the Co-operate Councillors Applicable to Reg.18 Consultation work of NCC on Draft Local Plan (15th August 2018 to 6th December 2018) Regeneration Investment 12/10/2018 Regeneration Investment Group discusses NOT Duty to NCC, ARCH etc. None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 3) Follow-up Group regeneration issues across the County, bringing in all Co-operate Applicable to Reg.18 Consultation relevant stakeholders. on Draft Local Plan (15th August 2018 to 6th December 2018) Meeting with Agents for 16/10/2018 The agents (G.L.Hearn) represent the Defence Miscellaneous NCC and Defence None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 3) Follow-up The meeting allowed the Council to introduce some additional Defence Infrastructure Infrastructure Organisation. The discussion centred Infrastructure Organisation Applicable to Reg.18 Consultation policy wording that would satisfactorily deal with the role and Organisation on Albemarle Barracks and some other military sites (Agents for). on Draft Local Plan (15th future of military sites in the County. in the County and the need for policy coverage in the August 2018 to 6th Local Plan. December 2018) Bedlington, Cramlington 17/10/2018 An opportunity for members of Town and Parish NOT Duty to Parish Councillors from the None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 3) Follow-up Information on the Local Plan process imparted to Parish and and Seaton Valley Local Council's to ask questions and get information from Co-operate relevant part of the County Applicable to Reg.18 Consultation Town Councillors. Area Council 'speed various services across the Council, table by table - on Draft Local Plan (15th dating' including on the Local Plan. August 2018 to 6th December 2018) North Northumberland 17/10/2018 An opportunity for members of Town and Parish NOT Duty to Parish Councillors from the None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 3) Follow-up Information on the Local Plan process imparted to Parish and Local Area Council 'speed Council's to ask questions and get information from Co-operate relevant part of the County Applicable to Reg.18 Consultation Town Councillors. dating' various services across the Council, table by table - on Draft Local Plan (15th including on the Local Plan. August 2018 to 6th December 2018) North East Coastal 18/10/2018 This scoping meeting, hosted by the MMO looked at Marine Numerous, including EA, None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 3) Follow-up Useful exchange of views, although the need for such a Partnership scoping whether a North East Coastal Partnership could be a Management LNP, Natural England, Applicable to Reg.18 Consultation Partnership requires further scoping, as to its purposes and meeting useful body for coordinating measures associated Organisation Historic England. on Draft Local Plan (15th make-up. with development, planning and conservation along August 2018 to 6th the NE coast. Many smaller partnerships exist within December 2018) the area. These were explained; in addition, reps from coastal partnerships from across the Border and the NW spoke about how their partnerships work. Northumberland Coast 24/10/2018 General Partnership Meeting including a Local Plan Miscellaneous NCC and other partner None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 3) Follow-up Apart from normal Partnership Business, this was a chance AONB Partnership Meeting update, (by the County Ecologist on behalf of the organisations Applicable to Reg.18 Consultation for the Partners to be made aware of the imminent Local plan team), which explained progress towards the Reg.19 on Draft Local Plan (15th consultation. version of the Northumberland Local Plan. August 2018 to 6th December 2018) Meeting with Highways 26/10/2018 Discussion on Trunk Road issues in Northumberland Highways NCC - various depts., None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 3) Follow-up Updated position on trunk road highways issue. England on Trunk Road including A69, grade separation at Corbridge and England Highways England Applicable to Reg.18 Consultation issues in Northumberland Hexham and Moor Farm Roundabout (DM related) on Draft Local Plan (15th and the planned maintenance on the A1. August 2018 to 6th December 2018) APPENDIX 1 - EVENTS AND MEETINGS CONNECTED WITH REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION - JULY 2017 to APRIL 2019 Meeting Title or Brief Date (or start Meeting Purpose and Relevant Content Duty to Co- Councils / Organisations / Members of What stage? What did the event achieve? Description date) operate Groups attending the Public Categorisation Attending Health in All Policies 12/11/2018 A workshop on how the Council can adopt a Health in NOT Duty to NCC, NHS /public health None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 3) Follow-up A better understanding of the potential for Local Plan policies Workshop All Policies approach to its policy, strategy and Co-operate bodies Applicable to Reg.18 Consultation to influence community health. programme development. This is an evidence based on Draft Local Plan (15th approach to improving health and wellbeing by August 2018 to 6th actively incorporating health considerations into December 2018) areas, where health isn't usually a primary consideration, and throughout planning and management programmes. This sort of approach is considered essential if the Council wishes to continue to improve the length and quality of people's lives, reduce the inequalities experienced by some communities and achieve a sustainable (financially and otherwise) health and care system for the future. The workshop lasted for a half day, and was facilitated by the LGA. Meeting with Newcastle 27/11/2018 Meeting to discuss outstanding issues that the Airport Miscellaneous NCC and NIA None / Not Reg.18 (3 - 3) Follow-up An understanding of the Airport's concerns regarding the International Airport has with the Local Plan policies and allocations. Applicable to Reg.18 Consultation content of the Local Plan on Draft Local Plan (15th August 2018 to 6th December 2018) Northumberland Indoor 06/12/2018 To discuss the Northumberland Indoor Facilities Sport England NCC, (various depts.), and 11 to 25 Reg.18 (3 - 3) Follow-up This presentation allowed a final sign-off of the relevant Facilities Strategy Steering Strategy including evidence base work and land use Sport England to Reg.18 Consultation evidence base study. Group meeting planning implications. on Draft Local Plan (15th August 2018 to 6th December 2018) Advance publicity for 07/12/2018 Press release, article in Northumberland News and NOT Duty to N/A None / Not Lead-in to Reg.19 Pre-publicity for the formal consultation on the Publication Publication Local Plan as other advance publicity (including letters to Parish Co-operate Applicable Publication Draft Local draft Local Plan Cabinet Papers become Councils) to notify people of the forthcoming Plan (7th Dec 2018 to public publication of the draft Local Plan as the Cabinet 29th Jan 2019) Papers on the Plan became public Cumbria DPOG 11/12/2018 A forum to discuss and advise on the implications of Miscellaneous Allerdale BC/ Barrow BC/ None / Not Lead-in to Reg.19 While Northumberland officers sent their apologies, Local planning policy and guidance, help to raise Carlisle City Council/ Applicable Publication Draft Local Plan updated positions were discussed and main topics awareness of cross boundary issues, and share best Copeland BC/ Cumbria CC/ Plan (7th Dec 2018 to included updating cross boundary information on Gypsy and practice on local planning issues Dumfries and Galloway 29th Jan 2019) Traveller accommodation needs. Such cross boundary issues Council/ Eden DC/ are fed back as necessary. Environment Agency/LDNPA/ Lancaster City Council/ Northumberland Council/ South Lakeland DC/YDNPA Meeting with Highways 12/12/2018 Regular Duty to Cooperate Meeting with Highways Highways NCC / Highways England None / Not Lead-in to Reg.19 Updated positions agreed and understood, while H.E. agreed England England, during which the Local Plan Transport England Applicable Publication Draft Local (at a high level) the Transport Assessment inputs and Assessment, as well as a number of proposed or Plan (7th Dec 2018 to methodology. possible future junction improvements or other 29th Jan 2019) schemes were discussed. Meeting with 13/12/2018 Duty to Cooperate discussion on respective Local National Park NCC / NNPA None / Not Lead-in to Reg.19 There was agreement regarding exchanges of Statements of Northumberland National Plans, the common evidence base, statement of Applicable Publication Draft Local Common Ground. Watching brief on progress on North of Park Authority common ground / memorandum of understanding, the Plan (7th Dec 2018 to Tyne and Borderlands initiatives. Borderland initiative and the North of Tyne devolution 29th Jan 2019) deal. Meeting between County 13/12/2018 The intention of the meeting was to discuss urgent Miscellaneous NCC / NIA None / Not Lead-in to Reg.19 This meeting allowed a full understanding by various wings of Councillors (& officers) outstanding issues regarding the Local Plan Applicable Publication Draft Local the Council of outstanding issues that the International Airport and Senior proposals in the vicinity of the Airport, as the Reg.19 Plan (7th Dec 2018 to had with the emerging Local Plan. The relationship between Representatives of consultation approached. 29th Jan 2019) the strategic economic aims of the Council and those of the Newcastle International Airport were agreed to be in alignment, with the outstanding Airport issues relating more to local sites and practical considerations. APPENDIX 1 - EVENTS AND MEETINGS CONNECTED WITH REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION - JULY 2017 to APRIL 2019 Meeting Title or Brief Date (or start Meeting Purpose and Relevant Content Duty to Co- Councils / Organisations / Members of What stage? What did the event achieve? Description date) operate Groups attending the Public Categorisation Attending North of Tyne Duty to 13/12/2018 A regular Duty to Cooperate Meeting of the North of North of Tyne NCC, Newcastle, North None / Not Lead-in to Reg.19 Agreement on exchanges of information, especially with Cooperate Meeting Tyne Authorities (plus NNPA and Gateshead) to Tyneside, Gateshead, Applicable Publication Draft Local respect to Newcastle Airport views on respective Local Plans. discuss cross-boundary planning issues. The meeting NNPA. Plan (7th Dec 2018 to In particular, Newcastle has received strong representations was specifically arranged to update neighbouring 29th Jan 2019) from developers on our approach to accessible and authorities on Newcastle City Council’s Pre- adaptable housing and spacing standards. No Duty-to- Submission DAP - key policy areas and issues raised Cooperate issues were raised on cross boundary issues from through consultation. other LAs or the National Park. Meeting with Highways 17/01/2019 Regular Duty to Cooperate Meeting with Highways Highways NCC / Highways England None / Not Lead-in to Reg.19 A full understanding of the relationship between various England England, during which a Northumberland Local Plan England Applicable Publication Draft Local strategic highway improvements and the delivery of Local update was given and specific issues surrounding the Plan (7th Dec 2018 to Plan that would allow common ground between the two A19 / A189 Moor Farm Roundabout and the A69 29th Jan 2019) parties to be agreed. Bridge End and Styford junction improvements were discussed. Marine Planning North 29/01/2019 Set of workshops to discuss emerging draft policies in Marine Numerous None / Not Lead-in to Reg.19 The meeting allowed participants to feed views into some of East: Policy Development the two Marine Plans for the NE Management Applicable Publication Draft Local the emerging Marine Plan policies for the NE Marine Plan(s) (Newcastle) Organisation Plan (7th Dec 2018 to 29th Jan 2019) Regulation 19 Period for 30/01/2019 The period for formal representations on the NOT Duty to N/A None / Not Reg.19 Publication Draft This consultation ensured that residents, stakeholders and formal Representations on Publication Draft Plan, beginning on 30th January Co-operate Applicable Local Plan: Period for interested parties would have a good understanding of this the Publication Draft 2019 and running to 5pm on 13th March 2019. Representations (30th stage of the process and adequate opportunity to make Northumberland Local Some advance notice letters and emails were sent to Jan 2019 to 13th March formal representations regarding the soundness of the Plan parish councils around three weeks prior to the launch 2019) Publication Draft Local Plan including draft policies proposals date. and land allocations. See individual meetings and events for There was a press release prior to the start of the how awareness was raised. consultation, with others issued at the start and during The press releases generated a number of articles. the consultation period. 30th January 2019 saw the main launch through the electronic system, consultees receiving letters and documents being placed in libraries and Council information centres. An A5 size leaflet was sent to every address in the County, containing general information on the consultation and a full list of 'Drop-in' events. Parish Councils also received the key documentation in paper form. Local Plan (Reg 19) Drop- 06/02/2019 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers more than Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness raising of the formal consultation and how to in Session - HEXHAM with Council officers present to answer questions and Co-operate 200 Local Plan: Period for make representations. explain how to make representations on the Representations (30th soundness of the Plan. Copies of the publication draft Jan 2019 to 13th March Local Plan and accompanying documents were also 2019) available to view. Local Plan (Reg 19) Drop- 07/02/2019 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 26 to 50 Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness raising of the formal consultation and how to in Session - ALLENDALE with Council officers present to answer questions and Co-operate Local Plan: Period for make representations. explain how to make representations on the Representations (30th soundness of the Plan. Copies of the publication draft Jan 2019 to 13th March Local Plan and accompanying documents were also 2019) available to view. Local Plan (Reg 19) Drop- 09/02/2019 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 51 to 100 Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness raising of the formal consultation and how to in Session - ALNWICK with Council officers present to answer questions and Co-operate Local Plan: Period for make representations. explain how to make representations on the Representations (30th soundness of the Plan. Copies of the publication draft Jan 2019 to 13th March Local Plan and accompanying documents were also 2019) available to view. APPENDIX 1 - EVENTS AND MEETINGS CONNECTED WITH REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION - JULY 2017 to APRIL 2019 Meeting Title or Brief Date (or start Meeting Purpose and Relevant Content Duty to Co- Councils / Organisations / Members of What stage? What did the event achieve? Description date) operate Groups attending the Public Categorisation Attending Local Plan (Reg 19) Drop- 11/02/2019 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 51 to 100 Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness raising of the formal consultation and how to in Session - AMBLE with Council officers present to answer questions and Co-operate Local Plan: Period for make representations. explain how to make representations on the Representations (30th soundness of the Plan. Copies of the publication draft Jan 2019 to 13th March Local Plan and accompanying documents were also 2019) available to view. Attendance at Castle 11/02/2019 A regular Local Area Council meeting with Parish NOT Duty to NCC and various parish None / Not Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness of consultation and relevant content raised. Morpeth Local Area Councils in attendance, including a presentation on Co-operate councils Applicable Local Plan: Period for Council Meeting the current Local Plan consultation with local Representations (30th information included. Jan 2019 to 13th March 2019) Local Plan (Reg 19) Drop- 12/02/2019 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 26 to 50 Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness raising of the formal consultation and how to in Session - BELFORD with Council officers present to answer questions and Co-operate Local Plan: Period for make representations. explain how to make representations on the Representations (30th soundness of the Plan. Copies of the publication draft Jan 2019 to 13th March Local Plan and accompanying documents were also 2019) available to view. Attendance at Tynedale 12/02/2019 A regular Local Area Council meeting with Parish NOT Duty to NCC and various parish None / Not Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness of consultation and relevant content raised. Local Area Council Councils in attendance, including a presentation on Co-operate councils Applicable Local Plan: Period for Meeting the current Local Plan consultation with local Representations (30th information included. Jan 2019 to 13th March 2019) Local Plan (Reg 19) Drop- 13/02/2019 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 26 to 50 Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness raising of the formal consultation and how to in Session - ASHINGTON with Council officers present to answer questions and Co-operate Local Plan: Period for make representations. explain how to make representations on the Representations (30th soundness of the Plan. Copies of the publication draft Jan 2019 to 13th March Local Plan and accompanying documents were also 2019) available to view. Attendance at Ashington 13/02/2019 A regular Local Area Council meeting with Parish NOT Duty to NCC and various parish None / Not Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness of consultation and relevant content raised. and Blyth Local Area Councils in attendance, including a presentation on Co-operate councils Applicable Local Plan: Period for Council Meeting the current Local Plan consultation with local Representations (30th information included. Jan 2019 to 13th March 2019) Telecon with Highways 14/02/2019 Regular Duty to Cooperate Meeting with Highways Highways NCC / Highways England None / Not Reg.19 Publication Draft Useful catch-up on issues relating to the Local Plan that have England England England Applicable Local Plan: Period for highways implications, as minor modifications are prepared Representations (30th prior to Submission of the Local Plan. Jan 2019 to 13th March 2019) Local Plan (Reg 19) Drop- 14/02/2019 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 26 to 50 Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness raising of the formal consultation and how to in Session - BERWICK- with Council officers present to answer questions and Co-operate Local Plan: Period for make representations. UPON-TWEED explain how to make representations on the Representations (30th soundness of the Plan. Copies of the publication draft Jan 2019 to 13th March Local Plan and accompanying documents were also 2019) available to view. Local Plan (Reg 19) Drop- 16/02/2019 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 51 to 100 Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness raising of the formal consultation and how to in Session - PRUDHOE with Council officers present to answer questions and Co-operate Local Plan: Period for make representations. explain how to make representations on the Representations (30th soundness of the Plan. Copies of the publication draft Jan 2019 to 13th March Local Plan and accompanying documents were also 2019) available to view. Local Plan (Reg 19) Drop- 18/02/2019 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 11 to 25 Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness raising of the formal consultation and how to in Session - SEATON with Council officers present to answer questions and Co-operate Local Plan: Period for make representations. DELAVAL explain how to make representations on the Representations (30th soundness of the Plan. Copies of the publication draft Jan 2019 to 13th March Local Plan and accompanying documents were also 2019) available to view. APPENDIX 1 - EVENTS AND MEETINGS CONNECTED WITH REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION - JULY 2017 to APRIL 2019 Meeting Title or Brief Date (or start Meeting Purpose and Relevant Content Duty to Co- Councils / Organisations / Members of What stage? What did the event achieve? Description date) operate Groups attending the Public Categorisation Attending Local Plan (Reg 19) Drop- 19/02/2019 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 26 to 50 Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness raising of the formal consultation and how to in Session - BLYTH with Council officers present to answer questions and Co-operate Local Plan: Period for make representations. explain how to make representations on the Representations (30th soundness of the Plan. Copies of the publication draft Jan 2019 to 13th March Local Plan and accompanying documents were also 2019) available to view. Attendance at 19/02/2019 A regular Local Area Council meeting with Parish NOT Duty to NCC and various parish 11 to 25 Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness of consultation and relevant content raised. Cramlington, Bedlington Councils in attendance, including a presentation on Co-operate councils Local Plan: Period for and Seaton Valley Local the current Local Plan consultation with local Representations (30th Area Council Meeting information included. Jan 2019 to 13th March 2019) Local Plan (Reg 19) Drop- 20/02/2019 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 11 to 25 Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness raising of the formal consultation and how to in Session - BELLINGHAM with Council officers present to answer questions and Co-operate Local Plan: Period for make representations. explain how to make representations on the Representations (30th soundness of the Plan. Copies of the publication draft Jan 2019 to 13th March Local Plan and accompanying documents were also 2019) available to view. Local Plan (Reg 19) Drop- 20/02/2019 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 51 to 100 Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness raising of the formal consultation and how to in Session - HAYDON with Council officers present to answer questions and Co-operate Local Plan: Period for make representations. BRIDGE explain how to make representations on the Representations (30th soundness of the Plan. Copies of the publication draft Jan 2019 to 13th March Local Plan and accompanying documents were also 2019) available to view. Local Plan (Reg 19) Drop- 21/02/2019 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 11 to 25 Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness raising of the formal consultation and how to in Session - with Council officers present to answer questions and Co-operate Local Plan: Period for make representations. CHOPPINGTON explain how to make representations on the Representations (30th soundness of the Plan. Copies of the publication draft Jan 2019 to 13th March Local Plan and accompanying documents were also 2019) available to view. Attendance at North 21/02/2019 A regular Local Area Council meeting with Parish NOT Duty to NCC and various parish None / Not Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness of consultation and relevant content raised. Northumberland Local Councils in attendance, including a presentation on Co-operate councils Applicable Local Plan: Period for Area Council Meeting the current Local Plan consultation with local Representations (30th information included. Jan 2019 to 13th March 2019) Local Plan (Reg 19) Drop- 23/02/2019 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 51 to 100 Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness raising of the formal consultation and how to in Session - with Council officers present to answer questions and Co-operate Local Plan: Period for make representations. CRAMLINGTON explain how to make representations on the Representations (30th soundness of the Plan. Copies of the publication draft Jan 2019 to 13th March Local Plan and accompanying documents were also 2019) available to view. Local Plan (Reg 19) Drop- 25/02/2019 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 101 to 200 Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness raising of the formal consultation and how to in Session - MORPETH with Council officers present to answer questions and Co-operate Local Plan: Period for make representations. explain how to make representations on the Representations (30th soundness of the Plan. Copies of the publication draft Jan 2019 to 13th March Local Plan and accompanying documents were also 2019) available to view. Local Plan (Reg 19) Drop- 26/02/2019 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 101 to 200 Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness raising of the formal consultation and how to in Session - PONTELAND with Council officers present to answer questions and Co-operate Local Plan: Period for make representations. explain how to make representations on the Representations (30th soundness of the Plan. Copies of the publication draft Jan 2019 to 13th March Local Plan and accompanying documents were also 2019) available to view. APPENDIX 1 - EVENTS AND MEETINGS CONNECTED WITH REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION - JULY 2017 to APRIL 2019 Meeting Title or Brief Date (or start Meeting Purpose and Relevant Content Duty to Co- Councils / Organisations / Members of What stage? What did the event achieve? Description date) operate Groups attending the Public Categorisation Attending Local Plan (Reg 19) Drop- 27/02/2019 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 51 to 100 Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness raising of the formal consultation and how to in Session - BEDLINGTON with Council officers present to answer questions and Co-operate Local Plan: Period for make representations. explain how to make representations on the Representations (30th soundness of the Plan. Copies of the publication draft Jan 2019 to 13th March Local Plan and accompanying documents were also 2019) available to view. Local Plan (Reg 19) Drop- 28/02/2019 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 51 to 100 Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness raising of the formal consultation and how to in Session - ROTHBURY with Council officers present to answer questions and Co-operate Local Plan: Period for make representations. explain how to make representations on the Representations (30th soundness of the Plan. Copies of the publication draft Jan 2019 to 13th March Local Plan and accompanying documents were also 2019) available to view. Local Plan (Reg 19) Drop- 02/03/2019 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 26 to 50 Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness raising of the formal consultation and how to in Session - with Council officers present to answer questions and Co-operate Local Plan: Period for make representations. HALTWHISTLE explain how to make representations on the Representations (30th soundness of the Plan. Copies of the publication draft Jan 2019 to 13th March Local Plan and accompanying documents were also 2019) available to view. Local Plan (Reg 19) Drop- 04/03/2019 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 11 to 25 Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness raising of the formal consultation and how to in Session - WOOLER with Council officers present to answer questions and Co-operate Local Plan: Period for make representations. explain how to make representations on the Representations (30th soundness of the Plan. Copies of the publication draft Jan 2019 to 13th March Local Plan and accompanying documents were also 2019) available to view. Local Plan (Reg 19) Drop- 05/03/2019 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 11 to 25 Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness raising of the formal consultation and how to in Session - SEAHOUSES with Council officers present to answer questions and Co-operate Local Plan: Period for make representations. explain how to make representations on the Representations (30th soundness of the Plan. Copies of the publication draft Jan 2019 to 13th March Local Plan and accompanying documents were also 2019) available to view. Local Plan (Reg 19) Drop- 06/03/2019 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 51 to 100 Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness raising of the formal consultation and how to in Session - NEWBIGGIN- with Council officers present to answer questions and Co-operate Local Plan: Period for make representations. BY-THE-SEA explain how to make representations on the Representations (30th soundness of the Plan. Copies of the publication draft Jan 2019 to 13th March Local Plan and accompanying documents were also 2019) available to view. Local Plan (Reg 19) Drop- 07/03/2019 Each drop-in session consisted of a small exhibition NOT Duty to NCC Officers 51 to 100 Reg.19 Publication Draft Awareness raising of the formal consultation and how to in Session - CORBRIDGE with Council officers present to answer questions and Co-operate Local Plan: Period for make representations. explain how to make representations on the Representations (30th soundness of the Plan. Copies of the publication draft Jan 2019 to 13th March Local Plan and accompanying documents were also 2019) available to view. Meeting with Highways 11/03/2019 Regular Duty to Cooperate Meeting with Highways Highways NCC and Highways None / Not Reg.19 Publication Draft Useful catch-up on issues relating to the Local Plan that have England England England England Applicable Local Plan: Period for highways implications, as minor modifications are prepared Representations (30th prior to Submission of the Local Plan. Jan 2019 to 13th March 2019) Borderlands Leaders 13/03/2019 Leaders’ meeting arranged following a meeting with North of Tyne Borderlands authorities None / Not Reg.19 Publication Draft Focus on investment package covering the four authorities, Meeting the Cabinet Secretary. Applicable Local Plan: Period for as well as a number of thematic proposals: Energy; Digital; Representations (30th Place; Destination; Business; and Knowledge Exchange Jan 2019 to 13th March Network. Also the place based projects including Berwick 2019) Theatre and Conference Centre. APPENDIX 1 - EVENTS AND MEETINGS CONNECTED WITH REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION - JULY 2017 to APRIL 2019 Meeting Title or Brief Date (or start Meeting Purpose and Relevant Content Duty to Co- Councils / Organisations / Members of What stage? What did the event achieve? Description date) operate Groups attending the Public Categorisation Attending Talk to Morpeth Civic 13/03/2019 To explain the Northumberland Local Plan process NOT Duty to None / Not Reg.19 Publication Draft Updated this locally-based Civic Society on Local Plan issues Society on and contact with relevance to Morpeth. Co-operate Applicable Local Plan: Period for of interest to them. Northumberland Local Representations (30th Plan Jan 2019 to 13th March 2019) Meeting wirh 01/04/2019 To discuss issues of joint interest and concern. None / Not Follow-up to Reg.19 Further discussion on issues of common ground relating to Northumberland National Applicable Publication Draft Local respective development plan preparation. Additional Park Authority Plan: (14th March 2019 discussions on Green Belt deletions, Statements of Common to 30th April 2019) Ground and agreement to exchange information on duplication of applicants on LPAs' self build registers. North East Minerals and 02/04/2019 To discuss matters of mutual interest, including Local Miscellaneous Various from across the NE None / Not Follow-up to Reg.19 Useful catch-up on issues across the region and a look at Waste Planning Officers Plan updates and joint working arrangements. and Cumbria Applicable Publication Draft Local what issues may usefully lend themselves to future joint Group Meeting Plan: (14th March 2019 working. to 30th April 2019) North of Tyne Duty to 10/04/2019 A regular meeting of the North of Tyne planning North of Tyne North Tyneside, Newcastle None / Not Follow-up to Reg.19 Mostly, this meeting was an exchange of information on the Cooperate Meeting officers and NCC, Northumberland Applicable Publication Draft Local positions on respective plans National Park; Gateshead Plan: (14th March 2019 Council. to 30th April 2019) North Pennines AONB 10/04/2019 Regular meeting of Partnership with updates on Local Miscellaneous Various across the extent of None / Not Follow-up to Reg.19 A high level exchange of information with relevant updates. Partnership Plans, Management Plan etc. the AONB Applicable Publication Draft Local Plan: (14th March 2019 to 30th April 2019) Duty to Cooperate meeting 11/04/2019 To update and progress SoCGs between the two Durham Durham CC and None / Not Follow-up to Reg.19 Agreement on continued collaboration on preparing a SoCG. with Durham CC authorities. Discussions included settlement / Green Northumberland CC Applicable Publication Draft Local On minerals and waste: (1) a workstream to be established Belt policy, minerals and waste, viability issues and planning officers Plan: (14th March 2019 on inert waste; and (2) both LPAs acknowledged the need for affordable housing, as well as more general issues to 30th April 2019) further discussion across the Aggregates Working Party on regarding the plan process and Duty to Cooperate. how to calculate need in the future, in order to maintain a consistent approach. Meeting with Highways 11/04/2019 Regular meeting to discuss issues of common interest Highways Northumberland County None / Not Follow-up to Reg.19 Useful catch-up on issues relating to the Local Plan that have England concerning planning England Council planning and Applicable Publication Draft Local highways implications, as the Local Plan approaches Highways England Plan: (14th March 2019 submission. to 30th April 2019) Meeting with Home 11/04/2019 To discuss matters of mutual interest on housing and Home Builders' HBF and NCC planning None / Not Follow-up to Reg.19 Some areas of agreement were confirmed during the Builders' Federation progressing the Local Plan - especially the key Federation officers Applicable Publication Draft Local discussions, whilst some areas required further investigation / viability assumptions adopted and again provide an Plan: (14th March 2019 debate. Post-meeting it was agreed that stakeholders would opportunity for stakeholders to raise any concerns. to 30th April 2019) seek to provide further evidence to justify their positions. The The meeting was held as an open main queries raised covered the approach to determining forum. sales values, benchmark land values and abnormal costs. Nevertheless certain items among these were generally agreed between stakeholders. North of Tyne Specialist 16/04/2019 Seminar bringing together and engaging the health North of Tyne Included Care Quality None / Not Follow-up to Reg.19 A better understanding of how to create an ‘age friendly Housing Seminar sector, social-care providers, local authorities, Commission; CCGs, Care Applicable Publication Draft Local housing offer’ for the North of Tyne Combined Authority. academics, developers and registered providers to providers, Health Trusts / Plan: (14th March 2019 Agreed also, the sharing of some key demographic data highlight and discuss the current and future housing authorities, Registered to 30th April 2019) including on the needs of older people. and support needs of an ageing population, with the housing providers, aim of identifying a shared vision and understanding Charitable organisations of how to create an ‘age friendly housing offer’ for the involved in care and North of Tyne Combined Authority. Linked to a key support of older people, element of the housing agenda of the North of Tyne Large and medium sized Combined Authority and its advisory panel - the house builders Local Housing and Land Board. The event included sharing authority Planning Officers key demographic data including on the needs of older people and consider how joint working can progress. APPENDIX 1 - EVENTS AND MEETINGS CONNECTED WITH REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION - JULY 2017 to APRIL 2019 Meeting Title or Brief Date (or start Meeting Purpose and Relevant Content Duty to Co- Councils / Organisations / Members of What stage? What did the event achieve? Description date) operate Groups attending the Public Categorisation Attending Cumbria DPOG 18/04/2019 A forum to discuss and advise on the implications of Miscellaneous Allerdale BC/ Barrow BC/ None / Not Follow-up to Reg.19 A number of useful exchanges of information and good planning policy and guidance, help to raise Carlisle City Council/ Applicable Publication Draft Local practice were achieved, as well as regular updates. awareness of cross boundary issues, and share best Copeland BC/ Cumbria CC/ Plan: (14th March 2019 practice on local planning issues. These included Dumfries and Galloway to 30th April 2019) issues relating to the Housing Delivery Test, viability Council/ Eden DC/ assessments of site allocations, Gypsy and Traveller Environment accommodation needs and biodiversity net gain. Agency/LDNPA/ Lancaster City Council/ Northumberland Council/ South Lakeland DC/YDNPA LA7 Economic Directors 26/04/2019 To discuss Combined Authority economy issues Combined Various from NE Combined None / Not Follow-up to Reg.19 This lengthy meeting covered a number of issues, (including Meeting Authority Authority Applicable Publication Draft Local Brexit uncertainties) and updated positions on various Plan: (14th March 2019 funding streams and projects of regional significance. to 30th April 2019) Appendix 2 Extract from Northumberland News, spring 2018 edition

Appendix 3 A5-size Flyer delivered to all addresses in Northumberland to publicise the summer 2018 Draft Local Plan consultation

Appendix 4 A3-size Poster for Town and parish Councils and others to display, summer 2018 Draft Local Plan consultation

Appendix 5 Extract from Northumberland News, summer 2018 edition

Appendix 6 Extract from Northumberland Gazette, 2nd August 2018

Appendix 6 cont’d…. Extract from Northumberland Gazette, 2nd August 2018

Appendix 7 Example of a Display Board used at the Drop-in Events held during the summer 2018 Draft Local Plan consultation

Appendix 8 Main Changes between Regulation 18 and Regulation 19 Draft Plan, as reported to LDF Working Group, 27th November 2018, showing reasons behind the change.

Key to right-hand column

Number Relates to main issues raised on the Reg.18 Draft Local Plan, as reported to LDF Working Group, 25th September 2018 (Table 7.1) A The need to make a clear separation between the plan’s strategy and more detailed policies (NPPF requirement)

B Other issues arising out of NPPF changes

C Issues arising via statutory bodies and/or service providers during discussions

D Changes due to new information or changes ‘on the ground’

E Miscellaneous representations

CHANGE BEING MADE REASONS Spatial Vision, Objectives and Outcomes chapter Economy and Jobs - new reference to enhancing Northumberland as a visitor A, 3 ​ ​ destination. Homes - New outcome added on managing the proportion of second and A ​ ​ holiday homes Environment - reference to no net loss to biodiversity; reference to protection A ​ ​ ​ ​ of significant views; reference to enhancing the Outstanding Universal Value of ​ ​ ​ ​ Hadrian’s Wall added to 13th bullet point ​ Community health and wellbeing - New outcome added on protecting and A, 15 ​ enhancing green infrastructure, open space and recreational facilities and ​ ​ ​ ​ health and wellbeing CHANGE BEING MADE REASONS Delivering the Vision for Northumberland chapter Amendments and additional text to provide more clarity on and to better articulate A the strategy for sustainable growth in Northumberland Amendments to the settlement hierarchy and settlement boundaries set out in the 9, 10, E Plan Amendments to provide greater clarity in relation to the scale of development that A, 8, E may be supported in small settlements and in the countryside in the Spatial Strategy policy The Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation policy changed from a policy A, B, C which identified ‘a what the Local Plan will do stance’ to a policy ask for development proposals, also clarity on green infrastructure and how it relates to mitigation and adaptation provided Health and Wellbeing policy amended to include a requirement to carry out C, 16 Health Impact Assessment (HIA) on all major development, including a requirement for HIA screening as a minimum. Criterion for green and blue infrastructure and urban greening also added to the policy Amendments to the Green Infrastructure policy on consideration to be given as to A, C, D how proposals align with national standards for green infrastructure Minor amendments to Green Belt boundaries to reflect any changes in allocations D, E and updated permissions as well as excluding an area at the pharmaceutical site south west of Morpeth from the Green Belt New section on limited infilling added to Development in the Green Belt policy A, 13 CHANGE BEING MADE REASONS Economic Development chapter Amendments to the Planning Strategy for the Economy policy include additional A, 3, 17 text on the role of the County's natural and historic environment as drivers of economic development; supporting the further development of the County's key infrastructure and the digital economy, and the recognition of the continued importance of military-related activity as a source of employment Amendments to the Blyth Estuary policy to recognise the economic importance of C, D, 4 the estuary's wider hinterland References to historic and biodiversity assets have been amended in the West C, D Hartford Prestige Employment Area policy to be more locally specific Policies on employment land and distribution, including flexible employment land C, D and the loss of employment land have been revised to reflect re-categorisation of allocated sites and the deallocation of sites Amendments to the Additional Flexibility in General Employment Areas policy C, D include the five year vacancy rate being amended to 12 months, as five years is considered unreasonable and the inclusion of a reference to essential infrastructure Minor wording changes have been made to the rural employment policies to C, D provide clarity The Tourism and Visitor Development policy has been expanded to identify 3, E tourism offer Addition of a new policy on Ministry of Defence Establishments C, 3 The town centre and retail policies from the chapter have been moved into a new A Town Centres and Central Services chapter CHANGE BEING MADE REASONS Town Centres and Central Services chapter Only minor changes have been made to the policies in the chapter to improve E clarity. Of note is the change to the Hot Food Takeaway policy, where the criterion referring to creating a cluster of takeaways has been amended from being in the same row of shops to being within a 100 metre radius of any given point. CHANGE BEING MADE REASONS Housing chapter Amendment to the Provision of New Residential Development Policy to include a A, 16 reference on the provision of new community facilities where needed and commensurate with the scale of the development A new policy on housing requirements for neighbourhood plan areas to comply B with the NPPF requirement to include housing numbers for designated neighbourhood areas in policy Amendments to the housing distribution requirements and housing site D, E allocations policy The introduction of different affordable housing requirements in the Affordable D, 7 Housing policy based on value areas and viability issues. The Management of Housing Development policy being split into two seperate D, E new policies on Residential Development Management, and Second and Holiday Homes A new policy on residential development in the countryside 3, 8, E The Homes for Older and Vulnerable People policy being split into two separate D, E policies and the new Adaptability and Accessibility Standards policy being amended in relation to viability issues CHANGE BEING MADE REASONS Quality of Place chapter A new chapter has been created which brings together the various design related A, D policies into one chapter and also new policies have been added. References to landform and topography, reducing crime and fear of crime and B, C avoidance of adverse local climatic conditions have been added to the Design Principles policy Addition of new policies on good design and amenity and landscaping and trees B, C, 15 Amendments to the Public Realm Design Principles policy in relation to B, C, 15 prioritising pedestrian and cycle movement and an additional criterion on urban greening added; Support for use of accreditation schemes has been added to the Sustainable B, C Design and Construction policy CHANGE BEING MADE REASONS Connectivity and movement chapter Amendments to the Promoting Sustainable Connections policy to include B, C reference to development being designed to enable charging of plug-in and other low emissions vehicles in safe, accessible, convenient locations Addition of a new policy on parking provision and the inclusion of car parking C, D standards Additional criterion added to the Rail Transport and Safeguarding Facilities policy C, D on development not being supported which would prevent the reintroduction of stations and on level crossings The inclusion of references to the Airport Masterplan and the functioning of the A, C, E airport as well as car parking expansion to the Newcastle Airport policy The Aerodrome Safeguarding Area policy has been rewritten to reflect national B, C, D, E legislation and guidance on aerodrome safeguarding areas and moved from the Pollution Chapter Amendments made to the Ports, Harbours and Beach Launch Facilities policy to C include references to historic significance, bird migration and cetaceans and a new criterion added in relation to flood risk Policies on new development and infrastructure alignment have been merged in C, D to one policy and the policy on network capacity has been deleted CHANGE BEING MADE REASONS Environment chapter Changes to the Biodiversity and Geodiversity policy and supporting text regarding C, D wildlife networks, the Coastal Mitigation Service and wardening scheme Amendments has been made to the North Pennines AONB policy to better reflect C, D, E the unique qualities of the AONB Various amendments have been made to the Historic Environment and Heritage C, D, E Assets, Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site and the Conservation Areas policies to comply with NPPF The policy on supporting the conservation and enhancement of heritage assets D has been deleted and moved into the supporting text as a council commitment rather than a planning policy CHANGE BEING MADE REASONS Water environment chapter An additional reference to BS standard in the Water Supply and Sewerage policy C, D Minor rewording to take account of climate change effects on SuDS over time in C, D, E the Sustainable Drainage Systems policy CHANGE BEING MADE REASONS Pollution and land quality chapter Additional criterion on protecting existing businesses and facilities that are a C, D source of pollution and requirement to protect displaced soil included in the Pollution and Air, Soil and Water Quality policy Airport Safeguarding Areas policy has been rewritten to reflect national legislation B, C, D, E and guidance on aerodrome safeguarding areas and moved to Connectivity and Movement chapter CHANGE BEING MADE REASONS Managing natural resources chapter Additional criterion on climate changes added to Environmental Criteria for D, E Assessing Minerals Proposals policy The reference to the weight given to benefits of coal has been changed in the B Criteria for Assessing the Benefits of Minerals Proposals policy due to changes in the revised NPPF The allocations for sand and gravel and crushed rock have been have been A taken out of the Aggregates Minerals policy and moved into two new policies New policy on Aggregate Mineral Site Allocations - Sand and Gravel has been C, D added. The allocation at Akeld Steads has been removed from the plan primarily due to historic environment issues raised during more detailed site appraisal with technical consultees and a new allocation at West Wharmley added New policy on Aggregate Mineral Site Allocations - Sand and Gravel has been C, D, E added. The allocation at Akeld Steads has been removed from the plan primarily due to historic environment issues raised during more detailed site appraisal with technical consultees and a new allocation at West Wharmley added Policy on Coal has been amended to reflect changes in NPPF policy wording B Boundaries of waste management facilities now mapped on Policies Map D Additional criterion relating to energy storage schemes associated with D, E renewable energy projects added to Renewable and Low Carbon Energy policy Onshore Wind Energy Development policy amended to reflect revised NPPF and B, 14 treatment of repowering proposals. Additional supporting text also added to explain approach more clearly Sustainable Design and Construction policy moved to Quality of Place chapter A CHANGE BEING MADE REASONS Infrastructure, implementation and delivery chapter Amendments to the Delivering Development Related Infrastructure policy and E supporting text to provide greater clarity and remove criterion which required developers to submit evidence in connection with demonstrating infrastructure capacity as ambiguous and overly onerous Delivering Well-designed Places policy moved to Quality of Place chapter A Amendments to the Open Space and Facilities for Sport and Recreation policy to 15, E include reference to ancillary development and clarify provision of new open space and developer contributions. Policies map also amended to include the identification of additional areas of protected open space Planning Obligations policy and supporting text amended to provide greater D clarity

APPENDIX 9

Northumberland Local Plan

Spring 2018 Consultation Feedback Report

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Appendix 11 A3-size Poster for Town and Parish Councils and others to display, early 2019 Publication Draft Local Plan

Appendix 12 Public Notice on the Publication Draft of the Local Plan, as it appeared in the Newcastle Journal on 30th January 2019

Appendix 13 Example of a Display Board used at the Drop-in Events held In early 2019, explaining the Publication Draft Local Plan and how to make formal representations

Appendix 14 Summary of the responses received and the issues raised in relation to the Publication Draft Local Plan:

Duty to Cooperate

Neighbouring LPAs: ● Newcastle City Council, North Tyneside Council, Gateshead Council, Durham County Council and Sunderland City Council all deemed the plan sound. ● North Tyneside Council were particularly supportive of the economic ambitions, particularly given the context of the North of Tyne Devolution Deal. ● Northumberland National Park Authority submitted a representation but had no comment to make in relation to legal compliance, soundness or compliance with Duty to Cooperate. ● No representation was submitted by Carlisle City Council, Eden District Council, Cumbria County Council, Scottish Borders Council or South-East Scotland Plan Strategic Development Planning Authority.

Prescribed bodies: ● Highways England, Natural England and the Environment Agency all deemed the plan sound. ● Historic England requested some minor amendments to Policies ECN3, QOP1, ENV6 and ENV7. They also had some concerns in regard to the site allocations in HOU4, particularly the level of assessment carried out justifying potential harm to heritage assets and appropriate mitigation. ● Newcastle Airport found the plan unsound, due to the inclusion of Prestwick Pit employment site as part of the allocations in Policy ECN6. ● Homes England also found the plan unsound, with concerns regarding Policy ECN3, the allocation of West Hartley as a prestige employment area. ● No representations were received from North East Local Enterprise Partnership, the ​ ​ North East England Nature Partnership the Northern Upland Chain Local Nature Partnership, the Clinical Commissioning Group, the Integrated Transport Authority (NECA/NEXUS) or the Marine Management Organisation.

Other: ● Plan is supported by Northumbrian Water. ● Home Builders’ Federation consider that Policies HOU2, HOU4, HOU5, HOU 6, HOU ​ 10 and ICT2 are not sound. ● No representations were received from Sport England or either Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Partnership.

Representations on Duty to Cooperate: ● It is questioned whether housing numbers should be increased to support employment needs in North Tyneside in particular (given references in the North Tyneside plan to Northumberland boosting its working age population). ● It is queried whether the wider Housing Market Area’s housing needs in full are being met.

● Concerns about the cumulative impact of the North East authorities all planning for more housing than the official projections, (all competing for the same numbers of in-migrants and commuters). ● Concerns over the cumulative impact of developments at the western limit of Newcastle and in the Tyne Valley (predominantly Hexham) on traffic and local services (Ponteland) ● Concern that no cross-boundary review of Green Belt has been undertaken.

Chapter 2: Spatial Portrait

● A number of specific comments made which may warrant minor amendments. ● Some concern that issues highlighted in the spatial portrait are not adequately addressed in the plan.

Chapter 3: Spatial vision, objectives and outcomes

Strategic vision and objectives ● The Spatial Vision does not reflect the Government’s aim of significantly boosting the supply of homes of all sizes and tenure. ● The Vision should make reference to the benefits of housing on health and wellbeing.

Strategic objectives and outcomes ● Considered that the plan fails to address any need for housing sites within rural villages and settlements, due to policies that constrain development and impede the settlement vitality. ● Suggested that existing employment sites should be protected to ensure that any monopoly on employment site ownership in any particular settlement is avoided. ● Suggested that the balance between landscape preservation and wind energy development needs to reflect the reality - Onshore wind will have a greater future role to avoid serious climate change. ● Headline aims to builds 17,700 homes but no headline aims to improve educational, medical, social places, roads, and parks to accommodate this expansion.

Chapter 4: Delivering the vision for Northumberland

● Concerns that the plan does not address the demographic and economic challenges (increasingly aged population, reduced working age population) and plans for growth largely aligned with projections. ● Concerns that the plan does not promote enough sustainable development in rural areas. ● Growth (housing, and employment land requirements) should be more aligned with official projections and historic trends rather than unreliable over ambitious economic forecasts and the Strategic Economic Plan. ● Concern that economic growth is predicated on importing a workforce rather than upskilling and employing those unemployed, increasing commuting ● Inadequate consideration of the impact on or provision of infrastructure, and pollution caused by level of growth proposed ● The 15,000 new jobs target is too low to be considered ambitious and fails to support the NELEP’s Strategic Economic Plan ambition to create 100,000+ new job target by 2024.

1 ● Some assumptions in evidence work regarding quantum of jobs and housing are questioned - further justification and explanation of the relationship between jobs and housing is required. ● Land should be removed from the Green Belt to meet needs and have a positive impact upon demographics and the economy - both extensions of existing settlements and new settlements. ● The housing requirement is too low and focussed in low value areas. ● Hexham, Ponteland and Prudhoe plus Tyne Valley Service Villages identified as areas with a need for Green Belt release, with wider boundaries required in the Green Belt extension area. ● New employment allocations in Green Belt towns require additional housing to support the jobs. ● The ‘Proportional distribution within the constraints of the Green Belt’ approach is questioned - particularly given housing numbers for different Delivery Areas, and different Housing Market Areas identified in the Strategic Housing Market Assessment. The approach is not considered sustainable. ● Need to look forward to growth beyond 2036 and safeguard land in Green Belt. ● The strategy lacks flexibility - over-reliant upon existing commitments.

Policy STP 1 - Spatial strategy (Strategic Policy) ● The use of settlement boundaries is not consistent with the NPPF. ● Settlement boundaries are too restrictive and inflexible and will not allow Main Towns, Service Centres and Service Villages to fulfill their roles. ● Concern that policy (and boundaries) could inadvertently steer development to less sustainable locations ● A number of settlements are proposed to be included in, or moved within the settlement hierarchy. ● A number of settlement boundary changes proposed - largely to include land interests. ● Suggested that Local Plan should revise / establish settlement boundaries where they are included in made and emerging neighbourhood plans. ● Further justification as to why some settlements have boundaries and others do not is sought, and also why in some instances boundaries have been defined as shown. ● Criteria d to g are overly restrictive, need further justification, and clarification regarding how they would be implemented. Suggested changes offered.

Policy STP 2 - Presumption in favour of sustainable development (Strategic Policy) ● Policy repeats national policy and is therefore ineffective. ● The policy is supported but there is concern that the plan as a whole does not reflect Policy STP2. ● Criteria 2 should be amended to neighbourhood plans that have passed referendum not examination.

Policy STP 3 - Principles of sustainable development (Strategic Policy) ● Policy elements supported but are captured elsewhere in plan so policy is ineffective. ● Support for policy but questions whether the rest of the plan is compatible with these aims. ● Policy overly-prescriptive, but also not positive/proactive enough. ● Some clarity is required as to how applicants are expected to respond to the policy.

2 Policy STP 4 - Climate change mitigation and adaptation (Strategic Policy) ● Concerns regarding the strength of the wording in this policy. ● Objection to the inclusion of policy criteria relating to decentralised, renewable and low carbon energy being incorporated into new development.

Policy STP 5 - Health and wellbeing (Strategic Policy) ● Concern about the lack of evidence to support the policy - especially the requirement for a Health Impact Assessment (and/or Screening) ● Further clarification is required as to what the HIA and HIA screening will require - concern it may add to the burden on developers ● Considered that health impacts are already assessed through the DM process so HIA is unnecessary, and that they should not be required (including screenings) for all major applications.

Policy STP 6 - Green infrastructure (Strategic Policy) ● Need to identify recreational routes on the policies map (e.g. National Trails, and National Cycle Routes).

Policy STP 7 - Strategic approach to the Green Belt (Strategic Policy) ● General support for approach from pressure groups and others. ● Support for employment land release at Ponteland. ● Specific areas of land should be removed/excluded from the Green Belt. ● Concern that existing and proposed Green Belt boundaries are too tight and do not allow for enough future (housing) growth. ● Various arguments that there are exceptional circumstances to release land from the Green Belt for housing development - concern that housing numbers in Green Belt areas are suppressed purely on the basis that they are in the Green Belt. ● Proposed inset boundaries within the Green Belt extension prevent any sustainable rural growth and result in land unnecessarily being kept permanently open. ● Approach to defining inset boundaries based upon existing settlement boundaries questioned, does not reflect NPPF. ● Concern that the Green Belt review is out-of-date and/or inadequate - land parcel areas assessed are too large. ● Suggestion that the principle of the Green Belt extension (Policy S5 area) is not sound for various reasons: lack of exceptional circumstances; passage of time, changes in national policy. ● Suggestion that the extension is drawn too widely and includes areas which do not contribute towards Green Belt purposes. ● Certain criteria in the policy criticised for being unnecessary (e) or contradictory to the spatial strategy (c, g).

Policy STP 8 - Development in the Green Belt (Strategic Policy) ● Support for including definition of infilling within the policy (Numerous organisations and individuals), however some criticism of definition - it is too restrictive and should be a planning judgement made by the decision-maker, it seeks to introduce additional tests which are subjective. ● Various exceptions suggested to allow additional types of development in the Green Belt: housing and care facilities for the elderly; water or sewage treatment works; military related expansion.

3 Policy STP 9 - Safeguarded land (Strategic Policy) ● Requests for specific areas of land to be removed from the Green Belt and safeguarded to allow for growth in the longer term and ensure the permanence of Green Belt boundaries. ● Suggested that identifying safeguarded land only for employment purposes is not a sound approach, and that the amount of safeguarded land identified is not justified by any assessment of need. ● Suggested that long-term forecasts and trend-based assessments should inform the amount of safeguarded land needed. ● Suggested that the plan should indicate timescales for when safeguarded land is anticipated to come forward.

Chapter 5 - Economic Development

● Support for chapter, including from North Tyneside Council, recognising the mutual benefits of cross-boundary working on the economy, and support in relation to the positive approach to the Haltwhistle area. ● Concern about the evidence behind the chapter, including how the existing employment areas are defined. ● Concern (various policies) that the precise amount of employment development to be delivered on the allocated employment sites is not given.

Policy ECN 1 - Planning strategy for the economy (Strategic Policy) ● Support for the strategy. ● Concern that the strategy is insufficiently ambitious and will not deliver the predicted growth. ● Concern that the strategy should give greater emphasis to existing rural businesses. ● Concern that the strategy is inadequate in terms of protecting existing employment land uses / sites from development for housing.

Policy ECN 2 - Blyth Estuary Strategic Employment Area (Strategic Policy) ● Some support for the policy. ● Suggestion that additional housing in the Cambois area would help the delivery of the strategic employment on the site.

Policy ECN 3 - West Hartford Prestige Employment Area (Strategic Policy) ● Support including from the Arcot Consortium (Cramlington SW Sector) who see it as reinforcing Cramlington’s economic strength, however additional environmental safeguards are sought. ● Historic England also seeks additional safeguards regarding the setting of nearby assets. ● Concern that the allocation does not take account of recent evidence on viability and deliverability - should be allocated for housing.

Policy ECN 4 - 'Round 2' Enterprise Zones (Strategic Policy) ● Some support.

Policy ECN 5 - Large-scale windfall employment development (Strategic Policy) ● Some supporting statements.

4 ● Contradiction between policy not applying in Green Belt and the fact that new sites are being allocated in the Green Belt.

Policy ECN 6 - General employment land - allocations and safeguarding (Strategic Policy) ● Support for certain allocations: o Lynefield Park o Fairmoor, Morpeth o Prestwick Pit - but widen to allow airport uses. o Harwood Meadows, Hexham Green Belt release for employment. ● Requests that sites be removed as employment land: o Land at Willowburn, Alnwick that has permission for retail development o Land at Low Prudhoe that has permission for retail development o The Bunker site in Hexham (prefer retail, hotel, mixed uses) o Part of The Commissioner’s Quay, Blyth (housing permission) o Prestwick Pit (argued not to be suitable / deliverable) o Land west of the former Officer’s Club site, Bassington, Cramlington (for housing) o The land south of Coopies Lane, Morpeth - remove safeguarding and include in Green Belt ● That certain employment allocations should be added: o The deallocated employment site at Fisher Lane Cramlington should be reinstated for a mixture of uses. o The land south of Coopies Lane, Morpeth - currently proposed for safeguarding, with an additional area to be removed from the Green Belt and safeguarded. o A wider definition of the Prestwick Park site. o An additional site north of the site proposed at Prestwick Pit. o Clickemin Farm, Ponteland. o Link House, Link Road, Blyth. o Further land in Alnwick. ● Concern that the evidence backing up the allocations is out of date. ● Suggested there is a need to reference additional historic significance effects of some of allocated sites. ● Concern that insufficient attention is paid to the Berwick economy including insufficient land allocated for employment use.

Policy ECN 7 - Key general employment areas for B-Class uses ● Suggestion that the policy should be strengthened to ensure a very high percentage of uses are B-Class.

Policy ECN 8 - Areas for wider employment-generating uses ● Support for the flexible approach with some site specific comments.

Policy ECN 9 - Additional flexibility in general employment areas ● Mixed views on the flexible approach, with some concern that it is too flexible an approach and that, the policy will allow housing on employment sites.

Policy ECN 10 - Loss or depletion of employment land ● Support from a number of respondents. ● Some criticism that the policy does not precisely comply with the wording of the NPPF.

5 Policy ECN 11 - Employment uses in built-up areas and home working ● One comment in support.

Policy ECN 12 - A strategy for rural economic growth (Strategic Policy) ● Some supporting statements. ● Suggestion that policy needs to more strongly promote the expansion of existing, established rural enterprises, and recognise the importance of rural hubs such as Haltwhistle and their locational characteristics and opportunities.

Policy ECN 13 - Meeting rural employment needs (Strategic Policy) ● Suggested that the minerals industry should be mentioned as boosting the rural economy - also providing skilled employment opportunities. ● Suggested that more is needed about supporting existing rural businesses ● Suggested that employment land in villages should be allocated.

Policy ECN 14 - Farm / rural diversification ● Suggested that the needs of the equestrian community have not been met. Rights of way and paths for horse riders are essential. ● Suggested that the policy should support operational development that allows rural businesses to continue in situ.

Policy ECN 15 - Tourism and visitor development ● Several supporting statements including from the National Trust. ● Suggested that the policy should be more ambitious - larger scale development should be allowed and land allocations for these uses made in some locations. ● More specifically the policy should be more positive regarding: o the Kielder area - fewer restrictions on the scale of visitor accommodation and associated attractions, o Identifying key walking and cycling routes, o Equestrian tourism - encourage bespoke accommodation. ● Criteria for new build, permanent buildings for rural businesses are too restrictive and not justified through evidence - further definition of terms is required. ● Suggested the policy is too restrictive on new build visitor accommodation within the open countryside, mixed views on caravans and chalets restrictions allowing these only in accessible locations.

Policy ECN 16 - Green Belt and tourism and visitor economy ● Suggested that the policy does not overcome the “unnecessarily restrictive policies which apply to the Green Belt”.

Policy ECN 17 - Military establishments ● Support including from the Defence Infrastructure Organisation ● Suggested the policy should differentiate between defence sites within and outside the Green Belt. ● Suggested that reference to master planning for development on military sites should be given greater prominence.

6 Chapter 6 - Town Centres and Central Services

Policy TCS 1 - Hierarchy of centres (Strategic Policy) ● The centres of all main towns should be treated the same so that towns such as Bedlington have a better opportunity to secure leisure uses.

Policy TCS 2 - Defining centres in Main Towns (Strategic Policy) ● The view that the former Bunker site in Hexham is ideally suited to town centre uses. ● Ashington Town Centre is too ‘non-specific’ about the future of the empty areas.

Policy TCS 3 - Maintaining and enhancing the role of centres (Strategic Policy) ● Support for diverse uses. ● Need to make better use of empty buildings, including promoting good food experiences. ● Need better parking provision in historic centres like Berwick. ● Towns like Hexham need a better offer - along the lines of the arcade area of Morpeth.

Policy TCS 4 - Proposals outside centres ● No comments received.

Policy TCS 5 - Keeping high streets vibrant ● Support by NE Chambers of Commerce, including the promotion of more homes in town centres. ● Make better use of empty spaces on high streets.

Policy TCS 6 - Hot food takeaways ● No sound justification for imposing a blanket ban on restaurants that include an element of A5 use. Insufficiently evidenced. ● The policy is negative - plan should be promoting choice and healthy lifestyle options. ● The policy would have the effect of preventing takeaways in most centres and is overly restrictive.

Chapter 7 - Housing

● Support for housing policies to better meet identified needs, for higher quality homes, improving the housing stock and better provision for elderly residents.

Policy HOU 1 - Making the best use of existing buildings (Strategic Policy) ● Support for bringing long-term empty homes back into use.

Policy HOU 2 - Provision of new residential development (Strategic Policy) ● Support for lower housing requirement (than withdrawn Core Strategy). ● Support for housing requirement being above standard methodology minimum Local Housing Need, and aligned with ambitious jobs growth scenario. ● The housing requirement should be significantly higher than the 17,700 minimum to provide for economic and social needs, and to better reflect past delivery rates. ● Should increase the requirement by a buffer of 10 to 20% to provide flexibility to account for permissions lapsing.

7 ● Concern that the large number of dwellings with consent pre-empts any examination as to amount, type and location of housing. ● Suggested that the policy needs allow flexibility for market aspirations and viability. Prioritisation of ‘brownfield’ land should be removed (to align with NPPF) - should not compromise the development of sustainable ‘greenfield’ sites to meet local needs. ● Suggested that should not necessarily require on-site provision of community facilities, and instead provide for contribution towards off-site options.

Table 7.1 - Indicative Distribution of housing requirements, 2016 to 2036 ● Some general support for distribution, but some concerns about the approach to the distribution of housing requirements. ● Suggested that requirements in all Delivery Areas should be increased to meet identified needs. ● Suggested that table should refer to settlements rather than parishes. ● Some comments that distribution is too much based on a fait accompli from existing completions and commitments, tight Green Belt and settlement boundaries - not positively planned to meet needs. ● Distribution not positive enough to meet the needs of rural areas, affecting viability of schools and local facilities. ● Suggested that Local Plan housing numbers should be aligned with neighbourhood plans and review mechanisms put in place when plan periods do not align (particular reference to Alnwick). ● Support for no housing in the Green Belt and focusing development in the larger towns with more amenities - suggested that the ‘Rest of Delivery Area’ requirements should be reduced and re-distribute those numbers to the defined towns and service centres. ● Support for South East Delivery Area housing requirement.

Policy HOU 3 - Housing requirements for neighbourhood plan areas (Strategic Policy) ● Support for policy and indicating that the housing requirement for neighbourhood plan areas is a minimum target however the reference to indicative numbers needs removing. ● Some confusion about how the neighbourhood plan area figures relate to the settlement-based and ‘Rest of Delivery Area’ figures in Table 7.1. ● Unclear how the housing numbers for neighbourhood plan areas have been identified (Parish Councils). ● Some confusion about how the neighbourhood plan area requirements and Appendix A Neighbourhood Plan Housing Site Allocations relate to the Local Plan requirements and site allocations. ● Mixed views on the housing numbers.

Table 7.2 - Distribution of housing requirements and commitments in Northumberland ● Some support for taking ‘minded to approve’ applications into account in the commitments but suggestions that those in the Green Belt should not be included. ● Commitments need to be updated at submission (e.g. Dissington Garden Village application now withdrawn). ● Various concerns that the plan is too heavily reliant on consented and ‘minded to approve’ schemes and that it cannot be assumed that all commitments (particularly ‘minded to approve’ applications) will be deliverable over the plan period - ‘minded to approve’ applications should not be considered deliverable.

8 ● Suggested that Delivery Area numbers do not reflect local differences (e.g. relatively low delivery and commitments in Hexham).

Policy HOU 4 - Housing development site allocations (Strategic Policy) ● Support for some site allocations, but with some suggested refinements (eg. splitting sites, extending sites, increasing the housing number). ● Objections to the site allocations in Haltwhistle and Haydon Bridge (loss of employment land on the latter). ● Insufficient assessment of the potential harm of allocated sites on the significance of heritage assets. ● Unclear how the allocated sites have been selected over other sites submitted, and concerns about the SHLAA evidence base. ● Unprecedented to only allocate sites for such a small proportion of the housing requirement - more housing site allocations needed to ensure delivery and ensure housing needs are met in full. ● Suggested that more sites should be allocated to provide additional flexibility and sufficient headroom contingency for the likely lapsing of some permitted sites and the non-implementation of proposed allocations (suggestions from 10% to more than 20%). ● More sites should be allocated where the Northumberland Line stations are proposed. ● Concern about the lack of site allocations to support the sustainability of rural settlements in order to support and enhance local services (Parish Councils). ● More small and medium-sized sites should be allocated, and give a percentage figure in line with NPPF. ● Sites submitted for consideration as additional/alternative site allocations, primarily outside settlement boundaries and/or within the Green Belt. ● Suggested that the plan should give policy protection to (allocate) current permitted sites in perpetuity. ● Suggested changes to Part 2 of the policy - delete the requirement to provide integrated affordable housing.

Policy HOU 5 - Housing types and mix ● Some support for Part 1 allowing for consideration of other relevant local needs evidence as well as the SHMA, but that variances in the SHMA’s different housing market sub-areas should be detailed. ● Others consider it too prescriptive and onerous, should provide flexibility to suit the market at the time of the application. ● Suggested that housebuilders have specific models of delivery and that a mix of all house types on every site is not necessary - the Council should identify the right sites to develop for housing older and vulnerable people. ● Support for Part 2 encouraging provision for self/custom-build housing plots (with some suggested amendments) - however the evidence for requiring sites to set-aside serviced self/custom-build plots is questioned, and implications for site viability, market uptake and build-out rates highlighted.

Policy HOU 6 - Affordable housing provision (Strategic Policy) ● Broad support for delivering affordable housing and the breakdown of affordable housing requirements across the county using value areas. However, concerns about the evidence and justification for the viability value areas, and that they are

9 inconsistent and incoherent within settlements - numerous suggestions that they should be simplified on a settlement-wide basis. ● Concerns that viability evidence suggests some development may not be viable in low value areas even with a 5% affordable housing requirement. ● The ability to meet the overall affordable housing needs is questioned when most sites are in low and medium value areas - need for a higher housing requirement and Green Belt releases, as well as some sites for 100% affordable housing. ● Concerns that the viability value areas don’t reflect local need for affordable housing and affordability levels. ● Suggested that viability and the tenure split should be considered on a case-by-case basis to reflect local needs, site abnormals, the developer’s model of housing provision, etc. ● Limited support for single affordable housing percentage requirement for the county, with scope to negotiate contributions where there is a viability case. ● Suggested that the policy should allow scope for bespoke local policies (presumably neighbourhood plan policies) to take account of local needs assessments - however, changes which remove the reference to neighbourhood plan policies is also supported. ● Suggested that the backlog of affordable housing needs should be addressed over a longer period (reducing policy requirement and impact upon viability). ● Queries about the 0.5ha site size threshold, and the lower threshold in the AONB. ● Suggested that the policy should not require affordable home ownership to be in perpetuity - inconsistent with the NPPF. ● Suggested that Part 4 sequential approach for the spending of S106 affordable housing contributions should not be in policy as it is not the developer’s role. ● Suggested that in Part 5 should ensure mechanisms to vary affordable housing delivery through a Local Plan review.

Policy HOU 7 - Exception sites ● General support for policy and mixed support for the thresholds. ● Concerns about inefficient use of ‘greenfield’ land and an under-use of ‘brownfield’ sites. ● Suggested that should allow for a greater proportion of market homes to make a scheme viable, and that they should not limit market dwellings to be for primary residential use only. ● Suggested that C2 accommodation for elderly/vulnerable people should be supported on Rural Exception Sites. ● Concern that policy restrictions will restrict development and stifle growth.

Policy HOU 8 - Residential development in the open countryside ● Concern that too restrictive and too much information required to justify applications. ● Suggested that should allow for constructing rural workers’ dwellings. ● Suggested that should allow flexibility for developing sustainable sites outside settlement limits adjacent/near to settlement boundaries to support growth.

Policy HOU 9 - Residential development management ● Concern that Part 1 is not strong enough - should require, rather than just support. ● Suggested wording changes in policy (1d), and some concern that it is unclear how compliance with criteria can be demonstrated (1a).

10 Policy HOU 10 - Second and holiday homes ● General support for threshold on holiday homes. However, concern that the evidence uses out-of-date Census data, and that no evidence of the harm caused, or for the 20% threshold is presented. ● Concern that small villages in parishes below the 20% threshold will not be protected. ● Suggested there is a need to define ‘principal residence’ and how this will be effectively enforced. ● General concerns that policy restricts ability to develop new homes in these tourist areas, and that it is not the role of the planning system to dictate how homes are occupied.

Policy HOU 11 - Homes for older and vulnerable people (Strategic Policy) ● Support for not requiring the adaptability and accessibility standards or the Nationally Described Space Standards. ● Support for providing suitable high quality accommodation for the elderly, and the flexibility in the policy. ● Suggested that land should be allocated for older/vulnerable people’s housing to meet the extra care locational needs, but concern that needs will be restricted by tight settlement boundaries and the Green Belt. ● Concern that there is no indication of how and where ‘retirement villages’ would be delivered.

Policy HOU 12 - Provision for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities ● General support, including for more permanent pitches and the way forward for transit sites.

Chapter 7 - Quality of Place

● General concern that policies try to elevate the status of the Northumberland Design Guide SPD to be equivalent to the development plan, and about the uncertainty around what is required of the policy as the SPD does not yet exist.

Policy QOP 1 - Design principles (Strategic Policy) ● Concern that the policy goes beyond what is required in the NPPF and that certain parts of the policy should be amended or removed. ● Requests for further clarity regarding what is required from certain criteria in the policy.

Policy QOP 2 - Good design and amenity ● Suggestion that this policy goes beyond what is required in the NPPF and should not be included in a Local Plan. ● Argument that reference to principal viewpoints should be removed as views are not a material consideration. ● Further clarity requested as to how cumulative impacts referenced in Part 2 of the policy will be assessed.

Policy QOP 3 - Public realm design principles ● Lack of justification for public art highlighted. ● Need to ensure that criteria around avoiding car dominance does not clash with higher parking standards set out in the Local Plan.

11 Policy QOP 4 - Landscaping and trees ● Suggested that damage to vegetation should be addressed through conditions rather than policy. ● Suggested that tree and Arboricultural Impact Assessments should be able to carry appropriate weight to justify the loss of trees so criterion not required. ● Resistance to replacement of low category trees and replacement of trees off-site as this is unrealistic.

Policy QOP 5 - Sustainable design and construction ● Viability has not been adequately considered and should either be made more flexible or remove costly requirements which are not justified. ● Policy wording alterations suggested to remove requirements around passive design measures, renewable energy, water efficiency and adaptable buildings. ● Further explanation needed in terms of how higher sustainability standards will be assessed.

Policy QOP 6 - Delivering well-designed places ● No specific comments received other than those noted at the beginning of this section.

Chapter 9 - Connectivity and Movement

Policy TRA 1 - Promoting sustainable connections (Strategic Policy) ● Concerns regarding wording in relation to Electric Vechicle charging ● points, lack of cross referencing to the Validation Checklist and Rights of Way Improvement Plan and the lack of specific mention of equestrian users as vulnerable road users.

Policy TRA 2 - The effects of development on the transport network ● Concerns regarding policies repeating text within NPPF, lack of specific mention of equestrian users as vulnerable road users and Port of Blyth access roads not being specifically mentioned.

Policy TRA 3 - Improving Northumberland’s core road network ● Concerns regarding the justification and effectiveness of the local road improvements and the impacts on landholdings, including justification of the effectiveness of the safeguarded routes and carry over of additional safeguards (especially Ponteland) ● Additional wording suggested to reflect NPPF para 39 for the strategic road improvements.

Policy TRA 4 - Parking provision in new development ● Suggested that the parking standards have no flexibility in respect to the location of the development within the County and that rigid standards could be counterproductive in promoting sustainable transport.

Policy TRA 5 - Rail transport and safeguarding facilities ● A range of conflicting views over the proposed safeguarding of the route of the South Tynedale Railway.

12 ● Requests for additional rail lines and stations to be protected (e.g. Border Counties Railway and Beal Station). ● Suggested that restrictions on development outside settlement boundaries should be removed to facilitate opportunities presented by Northumberland Line.

Policy TRA 6 - Newcastle International Airport ● A number of matters require clarification or possible modifications of the Plan and / or further exploration of the transport evidence base. ● Policy TRA 6 seeks to allocate a greater area of land for Newcastle Airport than former iterations of the Local Plan.

Policy TRA 7 - Aerodrome Safeguarding Areas ● Request that an Airfield Safeguarding Map for Eshott Airfield is included on the policy map to enable adherence to safeguarding constraints. ● Development proposals falling within the Newcastle Airport Safeguarding Area will be subject to consultation with Newcastle Airport based on an assessment of the criteria 2A to 2E. Part 2A refers to the height of building within particular locations however there is concern that there is no indication as to how the locational zones have been set.

Policy TRA 8 - Ports, harbours and beach launch facilities (Strategic Policy) ● Developments associated with the Port of Blyth should consider developments within proximity of the Port on which the proposals may have an impact.

Policy ICT 1 - Planning for high quality communications infrastructure ● General support for policy and consideration that it meets NPPF. ● Concerns regarding support for 5G technology and perceived health impacts of the technology.

Policy ICT 2 - New developments and infrastructure alignment ● Support expressed in relation to policy support for improvements to digital connectivity. ● Concerns regarding support for 5G technology and perceived health impacts of the technology. ● Concerns from development industry regarding standards that they consider are over and above building regulations. ● Concern that implementing the policy would restrict the speed of housing delivery.

Chapter 10 - Environment

● Assets of the highest significance where harm should be wholly exceptional, should be added to the table of protected assets - e.g. certain scheduled monuments and registered battlefields.

Policy ENV 1 - Approaches to assessing the impact of development on the natural, historic and built environment (Strategic Policy) ● There should be lists of sites that the policy is protecting. ● More clarity is required to distinguishing between how development, which will affect regionally and locally important natural sites, should be treated.

13 Policy ENV 2 - Biodiversity and geodiversity ● Some support from statutory bodies such as Natural England. ● The policy needs to build in greater flexibility as the degree of enhancements sought will not always be justified. ● Several parts of the policy need to be made clearer in terms of what will be required from developers. ● The Environment Agency considers that there is a lack of promotion of measures to safeguard internationally threatened species, particularly Freshwater Pearl Mussels and White Clawed crayfish. They seek a statement to safeguard protected species. ● The coastal mitigation areas and contributions need greater refinement to reflect the situation on the ground. ● Stretches of the SE Northumberland Wildlife Network are not correct or justified - e.g. some of the areas shown are intensively farmed. ● Delete the local nature reserve west of Wansbeck Road and north of Shire Farm Grove in Ashington, as it is not justified.

Policy ENV 3 - Landscape ● Several parts of the policy need to be made clearer in terms of what will be required from developers. ● The landscape character assessment needs to be brought up to date. References to the historic landscape characterisation should be in the historic environment part of the chapter. ● Concerns that the policy is contradicted by proposals elsewhere in the Local Plan, such as reopening the South Tynedale railway line.

Policy ENV 4 - Tranquillity, dark skies and a sense of rurality ● The policy should not be altering the way in which development proposals outside settlement limits will be determined. ● Need to define “tranquillity”, “quiet enjoyment” and “other areas of dark skies”. ● Clearer, better informed guidance needed on lighting types and how adverse impacts of lighting will be considered - including for applications within the Northumberland Coast AONB.

Policy ENV 5 - Northumberland Coast AONB ● Outline applications should be possible within the AONB. ● The special qualities of the AONB should be defined. ● References to the historic assets should be moved to the historic environment section of the Plan. ● There should be a greater presumption in favour of tourism development within the AONB.

Policy ENV 6 - North Pennines AONB ● Some support and no negative comments.

Policy ENV 7 - Historic environment and heritage assets ● The view that the policy does not comply with the NPPF, including: o That it is for the LPA, (not applicants), to assess the impact on the significance of affected heritage assets. o The term ‘substantial public benefits’ is not clearly defined.

14 ● Concern that the Policy will prevent certain buildings from being made sustainable / energy efficient.

Policy ENV 8 - Frontiers of the Roman Empire - Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site ● The wording of the Policy underestimates the significance of the World Heritage Site (WHS). ● The WHS buffer zone should be referred to in the policy, even though it is not a designation in its own right.

Policy ENV 9 - Conservation Areas ● The Policy does not allow for harm to be weighed against the public benefits of a proposal affecting a conservation area.

Chapter 11 - Water Environment

Policy WAT 1 - Water quality ● Support from the Environment Agency. ● Some housebuilders argue that the policy puts too much of the onus for improving water quality onto developers. ● What constitutes a ‘water body’, for the purposes of the policy, should be more clearly defined.

Policy WAT 2 - Water supply and sewerage ● Some support for the policy. ● The policy should be amended to include a presumption in favour of essential sewerage/water infrastructure. ● This policy is overly negative in prioritising development where sewerage capacity exists rather than planning for upgrades to allow for development elsewhere.

Policy WAT 3 - Flooding ● A developer argues that the policy significantly exceeds the NPPF in terms of what developers are required to provide and demonstrate, and that much of the policy should be deleted. ● By contrast CPRE would like it to be tightened to exclude any possibility at all of combined sewers being used for drainage in future development.

Policy WAT 4 - Sustainable Drainage Systems ● Some support for the policy; no negative representations.

Policy WAT 5 - Coastal erosion and coastal change management ● A developer and a holiday park operator both consider that the policy is too negative by restricting large scale and/or permanent structures from the Coastal Change Management Areas.

Chapter 12 - Pollution and Land Quality

Policy POL 1 - Unstable and contaminated land ● Support from the Coal Authority and others. ● Concerns regarding flexibility in terms of costly upront assessments, which can affect the financial viability of developments.

15 ● Policy wording changes suggested.

Policy POL 2 - Pollution and air, soil and water quality ● Additional criteria suggested (Environmental group), and suggestion that reference to validation checklist in order to set a threshold for when appropriate assessments associated with this policy will be required.

Policy POL 3 - Agricultural land quality ● Suggested policy is not consistent with the NPPF which states development on best and most versatile land should be restricted not ruled out completely.

Chapter 13 - Managing Natural Resources

Policy MIN 1 - Environmental criteria for assessing minerals proposals (Strategic Policy) ● Concerns regarding the strength of the wording of policy criteria relating to climate change. ● Concerns regarding the wording of criteria relating to best and most versatile agricultural land.

Policy MIN 2 - Criteria for assessing the benefits of minerals proposals (Strategic Policy) ● Concern about how potential benefits are viewed in relation to proposals for coal extraction.

Policy MIN 3 - Mineral and landfill site restoration, aftercare and after-use (Strategic Policy) ● Concern about the relationship between some of the criteria in this policy. ● Concern about the wording of policy criteria relating to proposals affecting best and most versatile agricultural land.

Policy MIN 4 - Safeguarding mineral resources (Strategic Policy) ● Additional area for safeguarding of a sandstone resource near Edlingham put forward.

Policy MIN 5 - Safeguarding mineral related infrastructure (Strategic Policy) ● Concern about the safeguarding of sites currently used for concrete batching and the manufacture of concrete products at Lynefield Park (site of former Lynemouth Aluminium Smelter).

Policy MIN 6 - Aggregate minerals (Strategic Policy) ● Challenge to the need for aggregate minerals by those opposed to the proposed site allocations in the plan, including the approach to calculating demand in the Local Aggregates Assessment.

Policy MIN 7 - Aggregate mineral site allocations - Sand and gravel (Strategic Policy) ● West Wharmley allocation now undeliverable as representation from the landowner withdraws support for sand and gravel extraction on this site. ● Objections to the allocations at Anick Grange Haugh and West Wharmley relating to the local environmental effects of these proposals and the need for the allocations. ● Concerns relating to the addition of the West Wharmley site in the Regulation 19 Publication Draft Local Plan when it was not included in the Regulation 18 Draft Local Plan. ● Inclusion of the Wide Haugh site north of Dilston and west of Corbridge proposed.

16 Policy MIN 8 - Aggregate mineral site allocations - Crushed rock (Strategic Policy) ● Challenge from the landowner and potential operator of the proposed Shiel Dykes following its removal as an allocation from the Local Plan - seeks allocation in the Local Plan. ● Support for Northside allocation from potential operator.

Policy MIN 9 - Coal (Strategic Policy) ● A stricter approach should be adopted in line with Welsh planning policy where proposals should only come forward in exceptional circumstances and be required to demonstrate why they are needed in the context of climate change emissions targets and national energy security. ● Policy should include a requirement to provide a health impact assessment. ● Policy does not support reduction in use of fossil fuels and carbon emissions and extraction should be limited to small-scale, specialist uses. ● Support for inclusion of supporting text that recognises that coal is used in the industrial sector, for uses such as steel manufacturing and cement making, and not just electricity generation. ● Support for criteria relating to Druridge Bay and Seaton Delaval area. ● Concern about the lack of inclusion of allocated sites and areas for coal extraction.

Policy MIN 10 - Clays (Strategic Policy) ● Overlap between the some of the policy criteria and those in Policy MIN 1 and Policy MIN 3. ● Concern that sites not being allocated for coal extraction will result in issues with the supply of clay to brickworks as clay is extracted as an ancillary mineral at coal sites in Northumberland.

Policy MIN 11 - Natural building and roofing stone (Strategic Policy) ● Overlap between the some of the policy criteria and those in Policy MIN 1 and Policy MIN 3.

Policy MIN 12 - Conventional and unconventional oil and gas (Strategic Policy) ● Support for inclusion of a policy on this topic in the Local Plan. ● Policy does not support reduction in use of fossil fuels and carbon emissions. ● In relation to hydraulic fracturing in particular, the suggestion of additional criteria dealing specifically with climate change, water quality, landscape and visual impacts and surface extraction proposals within 500 metres of residential buildings and other sensitive receptors.

Policy MIN 13 - Peat (Strategic Policy) ● No comments.

Policy WAS 1 - Principles for the location of waste re-use, recycling and recovery facilities (Strategic Policy) ● No soundness issues raised.

Policy WAS 2 - Waste disposal (Strategic Policy) ● No soundness issues raised.

17 Policy WAS 3 - Waste disposal (Strategic Policy) ● No soundness issues raised.

Policy WAS 4 - Safeguarding waste management facilities (Strategic Policy) ● Conflict between the safeguarding of the permitted waste use at Prestwick Pit and the employment land allocation under Policy ECN 6.

Policy REN 1 - Renewable and low carbon energy and associated energy storage ● No soundness issues raised.

Policy REN 2 - Onshore wind energy development ● Objections to the approach of identifying suitable areas for wind energy development. ● The contention that: - The evidence base is deficient - The policy requires community support which is not present - The policy is too strategic and not detailed enough - Areas suitable for wind turbines should be allocated by Neighbourhood Plans instead.

Chapter 14 - Infrastructure and Delivery

Policy INF 1 - Delivering development related infrastructure (Strategic Policy) ● Concerns that the policy, as currently worded lacks flexibility and appears to state that all infrastructure should be provided up-front. Suggests re-wording to ensure flexibility. ● Objection to wording of policy and the onus it puts on developers to provide evidence that the capacity of all infrastructure to make development acceptable will be sufficient and sustainable. Suggestions for clarity, standards or thresholds. ● Requests for emphasis on planning obligation statutory tests

Policy INF 2 - Community services and facilities ● Suggestion that the current wording does not quantify what is being requested and it is therefore unclear to applicants how this policy will be applied. ● For existing facilities such as sports clubs etc, the same principle as that applied in Policy INF 5 to recreational open space should be applied, in respect of off site contributions. ● Support expressed for policy.

Policy INF 3 - Local village convenience shops and public houses ● Support expressed for policy.

Policy INF 4 - Assets of Community Value ● Support expressed for policy. ● Specific comment in relation to the right of appeal associated with assets of community value.

Policy INF 5 - Open space and facilities for sport and recreation ● Concern that there is no evidence to support the designation of new open space. ● Concern at the lack of thresholds / requirements for delivery of open space provision. ● Suggestion that the open space assessment should be updated and viability assessed.

18 ● A number of possible erroneous protected open space designations identified.

Policy INF 6 - Planning obligations ● Replicated concerns that the statutory tests for planning obligations should be identified in the policy, reiterating the regulations and NPPF. ● Concerns that analysis in the Local Plan and CIL Viability Assessment is not thorough enough as it is based on small range of typologies and sites which does not adequately represent the large and diverse nature of the County. ● Discretion to allow site specific viability appraisals is requested to feature in policy.

19 Appendix 15 Extract from Northumberland News, Spring 2019, explaining the process following the closing date of the Publication Draft Local Plan formal representations stage

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