Educational Facilities and Residential Development Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG)
Introduction
This consultation is about the Educational Facilities and Residential Development draft Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) that has been prepared to give potential developers in Bridgend County Borough further detailed guidance on various policies contained within the Council's Unitary Development Plan (UDP).
Background to the proposal
In the interest of providing the children of the County Borough with the opportunity to thrive and prosper the Council has a duty to ensure that good quality educational facilities are available creating the opportunity to learn.
The demand for housing in the County Borough is increasing, and a large number of homes are being constructed to serve this demand. As a result, the existing educational facilities are being placed under increasing pressure to accommodate the additional pupils that are being created through the housing developments. Therefore, the planning system needs to ensure that the necessary steps are taken to avoid facilities being detrimentally affected and adequate provision is available to cater for the learning needs of the children and young people of Bridgend.
It will enable developers to be aware, at an early stage in the development process, what educational facilities are needed and what financial contribution may be sought towards their provision.
Consultation methods
We want to ensure that we get your views on the Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) document before it is finalised and published.
You can read and print off the Guidance document, and additional forms, online and it is also available for you to view at the Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend or at any library across the County Borough.
How do you make your views known?
Read the draft Supplementary Planning Guidance and complete the SPG representation form, then either
- Email your comments directly to developmentplanning@bridgend.gov.uk
- Send your comments to Mr David Llewellyn, Group Manager– Development, Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend, CF31 4WB.
- Fax your comments to 01656 643190
Representation forms and comments must be received by 4.30pm on Friday 21 May 2010. Unfortunately, any comments received after this deadline will not be accepted
Consultation period
This consultation period is Thursday 8 April 2010 to Friday 21 May 2010.
What are the next steps?
Once the consultation period has ended, each response / comment will be reported back to the Development Control Committee with a response from the Council recommending any proposed changes considered appropriate in light of the comment received.
The SPG will then be adopted by the Council and will become a material consideration in the determination of relevant planning applications.
Contact details
If you require further information on this consultation, please contact Jonathan Lane on 01656 643670, email: developmentplanning@bridgend.gov.uk
- Last Updated: 01/04/2010
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