If you need any additional information on the Core Strategy, please contact: Examination and Adoption Other LDF Leaflets Planning and Building Control Core Town Hall The Core Strategy will then be examined by an This is one of a series of introductory leaflets prepared Market Street by Pendle Council to help explain the Local Development independent Inspector appointed by the Government. Nelson Strategy This examination may need a formal hearing to be Framework and the roles of the individual documents within it. Other leaflets currently available include: BB9 7LG held, or simply require the consideration of written representations. The new spatial • Local Development Framework Tel: 01282 661330 John Halton A guide to the new planning system approach to planning As part of the examination the Inspector will consider 01282 661723 Jonathan Dicken only those representation’s made during the final • Statement of Community Involvement 01282 661716 Darren Tweed public consultation on the submission document. The A guide to public participation in planning or Inspector will also judge this document against a set of Fax: 01282 661390 established criteria, the so called ‘Tests of Soundness’, • Land Use Allocations DPD E-mail: [email protected] before issuing a binding report outlining any changes Making the best use of land in Pendle that need to be made to the document. All leaflets are free and are available from Town Halls, Council Shops and local libraries throughout Pendle. The Council must make these changes if it is to adopt the Core Strategy. Development Plan Leeds/Liverpool Canal If you would like this information Under the new planning system the statutory development plan for Pendle will consist of the: in a way which is better for you,

A59 • • please telephone us. • • Regional Spatial Strategy A56 Produced by the North West Regional Assembly • • Downham

A682 • Minerals and Waste LDF Clitheroe • • (DPDs only) A56 A6068 Produced by the Lancashire County Council • • Barley • 14 Newchurch • • in Pendle M65 • • Pendle Local Development Framework 13 A6068 Nelson (DPDs only) Fence • 12 • Brierfield Produced by Pendle Borough Council Higham • M65

11 All these documents must conform to national guidance Local Development outlined in Planning Policy Statements issued by the 10 Government. In turn, the Pendle LDF must take account Framework for Pendle of policies in the Regional Spatial Strategy. Housing… Employment… Environment… Transport… Leisure & Recreation… Shopping… Tourism…

What is the Core Strategy? The Core Strategy is a strategic document that outlines Pendle Council will undertake wide ranging consultations the overall direction of planning policy in Pendle. Whilst with key partners, local businesses and local interest The new planning system requires planning policy to adopt it will identify broad locations for development, it will not groups during the preparation of the Core Strategy. a spatial approach. This means taking a wider view of allocate specifi c sites; that is the role of the Land Use social, environmental and economic issues facing the area Allocations Development Plan Document (DPD). We would also like local residents to become actively involved from and considering how these can make the best use of land. The Core Strategy is arguably the key document in the the very start, so you can be sure that your views are heard before any Locally these wider issues are addressed in the Pendle Pendle Local Development Framework (LDF).The LDF decisions have been taken. Community Strategy. This brings together the work of a is the local component of the statutory development wide range of private and public organisations with the plan (see text in green panel). It is made up of a series In the early stages, public consultations on the Core aim of achieving a shared vision for Pendle, namely to of documents that focus on either a specifi c topic or Strategy will be carried out in conjunction with those for create: geographical area. All LDF documents must follow the new Sustainable Community Strategy. This will help to the approach and over-arching policies contained in emphasise the strong links between these two documents A borough that provides a high quality the Core Strategy. A separate leafl et provides further and to reduce the feeling of consultation fatigue on your Timescales of life for all its citizens and is known information on the Pendle LDF. part. regionally and nationally as a great It is possible for you to become actively involved at any place to live, learn, work and visit. stage in the preparation of the Core Strategy, but we are Public Consultation keen for people to become involved as early as possible The Core Strategy will translate the strategic objectives so that your views are heard before any decisions have identifi ed in the Community Strategy and other relevant Planning is at the heart of seeking been taken. The key stages in the consultation process documents, into effective spatial policy. In doing so to achieve a balance between are as follows: it seeks to help to deliver the aspirations of the local environmental, economic and social community. needs in order to ensure a better • The fi rst informal consultations will run from April to quality of life for everyone, both October 2007, to identify the issues facing Pendle The Core Strategy will include: now and for future generations. and possible options for addressing these. The spatial vision for Pendle • This principle is known as sustainable development and • Formal six-week public consultations are planned to • A spatial strategy for development can only be achieved if the views of everyone with an take place in: interest in Pendle are taken into account. • Strategic objectives to achieve the vision - July/August 2008, when the Council will present its preferred options to the public; and • Core policies to guide development - February/March 2009, when the Council submits the fi nal document to the Secretary of State for approval.