Opinions on Wokingham development taken into account and available to view
Anyone wanting to read the range of views expressed by Wokingham district residents on proposals for future development can do so from February 12 when a summary and list of comments made will be available.
In autumn 2006 Wokingham council carried out an early consultation on issues and options for sites where development might take place in the future as well as proposed policies that might affect those sites, as part of its Local Development Framework process (LDF) - a series of documents that will guide development in the district from 2006 to 2026, replacing the current Local Plan.
Some 3,040 comments were received, of which 2,600 were presented by a group of Wokingham residents' associations and made similar points about development in the Wokingham area. A summary of what was said, along with a record of all the individual comments made, will be available on the council’s website at www.wokingham.gov.uk from Monday February 12. Paper copies will also be available in the district’s libraries and Crowthorne library and at the council’s planning reception desk at its civic offices at Shute End, Wokingham. Alternatively, people can call the development plans team on (0118) 974 6478. The team can also answer any questions about the LDF process.
Executive member for local and regional planning Wokingham Cllr Gary Cowan said: “We collected these comments and views in the autumn last year and think it is important that we feed back the results of the consultation. Although the council is at this stage still analysing all of the responses, we want people to know that their views are important and will be taken into account.
“I’d also like to thank everyone who completed the survey or submitted comments. Knowing the views of our residents plays a vital role in allowing us to make informed decisions on this important subject.”
In autumn 2006 Wokingham council carried out an early consultation on issues and options for sites where development might take place in the future as well as proposed policies that might affect those sites, as part of its Local Development Framework process (LDF) - a series of documents that will guide development in the district from 2006 to 2026, replacing the current Local Plan.
Some 3,040 comments were received, of which 2,600 were presented by a group of Wokingham residents' associations and made similar points about development in the Wokingham area. A summary of what was said, along with a record of all the individual comments made, will be available on the council’s website at www.wokingham.gov.uk from Monday February 12. Paper copies will also be available in the district’s libraries and Crowthorne library and at the council’s planning reception desk at its civic offices at Shute End, Wokingham. Alternatively, people can call the development plans team on (0118) 974 6478. The team can also answer any questions about the LDF process.
Executive member for local and regional planning Wokingham Cllr Gary Cowan said: “We collected these comments and views in the autumn last year and think it is important that we feed back the results of the consultation. Although the council is at this stage still analysing all of the responses, we want people to know that their views are important and will be taken into account.
“I’d also like to thank everyone who completed the survey or submitted comments. Knowing the views of our residents plays a vital role in allowing us to make informed decisions on this important subject.”
Wokingham District Council
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