Statement of Community Involvement: Statement of Consultation January 2006 Further copies of this document and the Submission Statement of Community Involvement are available from: • The Planning and Performance Team; • Our website at http://www.northumberland-national- park.org.uk/VisitorGuide/Planning/StatementofCommunityInvolvement. htm. • A hard copy is available for inspection at the National Park Head Office, Eastburn, South Park, Hexham and at the following libraries during normal opening hours, Bellingham, Haltwhistle, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Kielder and Wooler. Alternative formats of this report are available, such as large print or audio or translated – please contact the Planning and Performance Team who will be happy to discuss your needs. Policy and Performance Park Management Northumberland National Park Authority Eastburn South Park Hexham Northumberland NE46 1BS Tel: 01434 611577 Email: [email protected] 2 Introduction This statement sets out the consultation undertaken during the preparation of Northumberland National Park’s Statement of Community Involvement (SCI), submitted to the First Secretary of State on 8th February 2006. The Statement of Community Involvement is the document that will set out how the Authority will engage local communities and other consultees in the preparation of the Local Development Framework and in making development control decisions within Northumberland National Park. Draft SCI Consultation The draft Statement of Community Involvement was published for the statutory six week period between 5th August and 16th September 2006 (see appendix 1 and 2 for groups contacted). A number of methods were used to inform residents, organisations, groups and individuals of the draft Statement of Community Involvement: • Letters were sent to 958 residential households and 337 other organisations, groups and individuals (appendix 1 and 2) informing them of the location of the document which was made available at the Northumberland National Park Authority headquarters, on the Authority’s website and at the following libraries; Bellingham, Haltwhistle, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Kielder and Wooler; • 75 parish councils and 11 statutory consultees were sent a hard copy of the draft document (appendix 1); • Residents who had previously expressed an interest in being consulted by SMS text were contacted by this medium; and • Advertisements and press releases were also placed in local and regional newspapers (appendix 3). Representations Received A summary of the representations received are included at appendix 4. These comments were considered, and were appropriate reflected in the revised Statement of Community Involvement, which was submitted to the First Secretary of State on 8th February 2006. Submission SCI Consultation The Statement of Community Involvement has been published for the statutory six week period between 8th February and 22nd March 2006 (see appendix 1 and 2 for consultees contacted and letters sent). The same approach to consulting on the draft Statement of Community Involvement was adopted when inviting representations to the submitted version of the Statement of Community Involvement. This included using a number of methods were used to inform residents, organisations, groups and individuals of the Statement of Community Involvement and the Statement of Consultation (see above for further details). The organisations, groups and individuals receiving hard copies will also receive the Statement of Consultation Document. 3 Appendix 1 Groups Contacted who received a copy of the draft Statement of Community Involvement in August 2005; and a copy of the Statement of Community Involvement with the Statement of Consultation in February 2006. All Residents of Northumberland National Park Parish Councils within or crossing Northumberland National Park Akeld Parish Council Hollinghill with Rothley Parish Council Alnham Parish Council Humshaugh Parish Council Alwinton Parish Council Ingram Parish Council Bardon Mill Parish Council Kilham Parish Council Bellingham Parish Council Kirknewton Parish Council Cheviotside Parish Council Melkridge Parish Council Corsenside Parish Council Newbrough & Fourstones Parish Council Earle Parish Council Otterburn Parish Council Elsdon Parish Council Rochester & Byrness Parish Council's Falstone Parish Council Simonburn Parish Council Greenhead Parish Council Tarset & Greystead Parish Council's Haltwhistle Town Council Thirlwall Parish Council Harbottle Parish Council Tosson & Whitton Parish Council's Haydon Bridge Parish Council Warden Parish Council Henshaw Parish Council Wark Parish Council Hepple Parish Council Wooler Parish Council Hesleyhurst & Brinkburn Parish Council Statutory Consultees Alnwick District Council Northumberland County Council Berwick upon Tweed Borough Council North East Regional Assembly Carlisle City Council North West Regional Assembly Countryside Agency North West Regional Development Agency Cumbria County Council Northumberland Care Trust Defence Estates Northumberland Community Health Council Department of Health Northumberland Strategic Health Authority Electronic Communications Owners & One North East Operators English Heritage Northumbrian Water English Nature Scottish Borders Council Environment Agency Strategic Rail Authority Gas and Electricity Supply Companies The Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England Government Office for the North East Tynedale District Council Highways Agency 4 Appendix 2 Consultee Groups Contacted who notification of the draft Statement of Community Involvement in August 2005; and of the Statement of Community Involvement and the Statement of Consultation in February 2006. Agents Name Organisation Name Organisation Mr J Temple Farmplan Buldings Mr A Airlie Mr S Nash FPD Savilles Mr R Kent G Hall Windows Mr J Murdie Mr T Stukins G L Hearn Planning Mr J Wilcox Mr M Robinson Geoffrey Purves Partnership Mr P Johnstone Green Design Group Mr M Neil Mr P Goggs Halcrow Group Ltd Mr M Orange Mr N Parmenter Hall Bowe Ltd Mr E Jensen Mr D Jackson In Business Mr K Doonan Jenkins Partnership Mr G Humble Mr J Edwards John Edwards Architects Mr J Angus K Doonan Architects Mr D Lane Mr R Morgan Knockhill Mr Edwin Mr J Grantham Land Use Consultants Thompson Mr R Alexander Mr G Collins Landmark Information Group Mr M Robinson Latham Architects Mr M Collins Llewelyn-Davies Mr G Pickering Ms F J Wye Malcom Judd and Partners Mr G Stewart Mono Consultants Aitchison Building Design Ms McArdle Montagu Evans Aitken and Turnbull Mr M Tindal Robertson MVM Planning Ltd Mr Butter Anderson Associates MWH Anthony Walker and Napper Architects Partners Arup Mr A Greally Nathaniel Litchfield & Partners Mr J Bain Bain, Swan Architects NB Building Design Blueprint Interior Design Nicholson Nairn Mr J Carroll Budget Windows Northern Structures Butler Haig Association P Ashworth Archtitect Mr S Rowsell Chesterton Planning & Pennine Windows Consulting Mr C Offord Chris Offord Consultancy Property Design Matters Mr I Turvey Clark Scott Harden Mr R Connell Reavell & Cahill Architects 5 Mr J Goodwin Cluttons Ms S Ryan Robert Turley Assoc Corbridge Design Mr S Robson Robson Brown Mr J Swanson Country Life Homes Ltd Ms K Newton Roger Tym & Partners Crawford Higgins RPS Group CSH Property Mr R Verrill RVAS Consultants Ms D Bowyer D.P.D.S. Sale and Partners Mr M Pope Design Consultant Mr R Alsop Savilles Ms A Noble Development Plan Schofield and Co Partnership Mr P Finch Dickinson Dees Mr R Thompson Shankland Cox Dobson Design Smiths Gore DP Builders Spence and Dower Ms D Bowyer DPDS Consultants Ms M Hardy Taylor and Hardy Mr C Checkley DTZ Debenham Thorpe Mr D Fleming The Coachouse Earle Hall Mr J Watson The Orchard Earth Sense Mr M Walker W A Fairhurst & Partners Mr P Playfair Edwin Thompson & Co Mr I Self Ward Hadaway Energy Efficient Windows Wardell Armstrong Ltd Mr J Hall Entec Waring and Netts Eversheds Mr J Duffy Woodbine Cottage Mr T Pinkerton Faobo Glen Kemp Ltd Mr G Bird Yarwood & Stubley Solicitors Authority’s Name Organisation Name Organisation Cllr T Thorne Alnwick Area Committee Dr D Northumberland Association of Local Francis Councils Cllr Mrs Scott Berwick upon Tweed Area Mr J P Northumberland Waste Disposal Committee Jones Authority Cllr A Castle Morpeth Area Committee Cllr W Planning & Regulation Committee Sambrook Lowes Mr G Allan Eden District Council Cllr M Roe Policy Board Local Government Association Cllr Purdue Tynedale Area Committee 6 Business Interests Name Organisation Name Organisation Mr R Roston Alnwick and District Chamber of Mr S Rank National Farmers Union Trade (Northern Branch) Mr S Morrison Babtie Group Mr C Davies Newcastle International Airport Ltd Mr A Martin Berwick Chamber of Trade Ms D Martin North East Chamber of Commerce British Holiday and Home Parks Mr P Best Northumberland Business Association Partnership British Tourist Association Ms H Mills Northumberland Learning and Skills Council Mr P Monaghan Business Link for Northumberland Mrs M May Tenant Farmers Assoc Northumberland Committee Mr J Collins Economic Forestry Group Mr JRP Peberdy Tilhill Forestry Mr M Bower Haltwhistle Chamber of Trade Mrs S Nelson Timber Growers Association Mr M Johnson House Builders Federation Mr R Birley Vindolanda Trust Community Councils Name Organisation C/o Mr I Lindley Edgerston Community Council Mrs S Fenwick Kalewater (Morebattle) Mrs G McFadyen Oxnam Water Mrs S Stewart Yetholm Community Council Government Departments Name Organisation Name Organisation Scottish Environment Protection