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The latest Consultation on Proposed Changes to the Borough Local Plan
Submission Version (‘BLPSV-PC’) closed in December and RBWM is
currently reviewing all representations made. OGFRA argued that the
Borough Local Plan has not been made sound by the changes proposed or
additional consultation material provided and that the land allocations AL21
and AL22 should be removed from the Borough Local Plan (OGFRA’s
submission can be found on our website at www.ogfra.org ).
There is no precise timetable going forward but it is anticipated that after
reviewing all representations RBWM will make such further changes as
required to the BLPSV-PC and submit these to the Inspector (expected
Spring 2020). Examination could resume with further Hearings from late
Spring 2020 onwards. If the Inspector determines that the BLPSV-PC can be
made ‘sound’ subject to certain changes a further consultation would then
take place on the overall changes to the original Submission Version of the
Borough Local Plan (known as ‘Main Modifications’) which could ultimately
lead to formal adoption of the Borough Local Plan by RBWM.
It is unlikely that the Borough Local Plan in its current form will be adopted
and residents should continue to make their views known to local
councillors. For its part OGFRA will be seeking to participate in the Hearings
with the Inspector as and when these take place.
Report from OGFRA Oakley Green & Fifield Residents Association.
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