Examination in public
Please Note: The examination has now closed.
31 January 2017 - Borough of Redditch Local Plan No.4 adopted
On 30th January 2017, Redditch Borough Council resolved to adopt the Borough of Redditch Local Plan No.4. Full details can be found on the Adoption page.
19 December 2016 - Inspector's Report published
The Inspector has now issued his report into the soundness of the Borough of Redditch Local Plan No. 4. This report should be read in conjunction with his report into the Bromsgrove District Plan.
To read the report, please visit the Inspector's Report page.
27 July 2016
The Inspector has now published a list of proposed Main Modifications to the submitted Plan which he considers are required to make the Plan sound. There is now an opportunity to comment on these proposed Main Modifications before the Inspector issues his final reports.
For more information and to find out how to submit a response please visit our Main Modifications Consultation page.
29 June 2016
New Local Plan Procedural guidance has been published by the Planning Inspectorate
20 April 2016
The Examination Documents List 20/4/2016 has been updated, the new documents are highlighted.
15 April 2016
The Council has had the following message from the Inspector holding the Examination into the Bromsgrove District Plan 2011-30 and the Borough of Redditch Local Plan No.4:
The hearing sessions are now closed and the Inspector is preparing his report. It is anticipated that a schedule of Main Modifications will be issued for consultation later this year.
15 April 2016
The Council have submitted to the Inspector, as he requested, a Legal Opinion on the requirements of SEA.
18 March 2016
The agenda for the resumed hearing on Wednesday 23 March has been issued today.
The agenda for the resumed hearing on Thursday 24 March has been issued today.
17 March 2016
The Examination Documents List 17/3/2016 has been updated, the new documents are highlighted.
16 March 2016
The Examination Documents List 16/3/2016 has been updated, the new documents are highlighted.
14 March 2016
The Examination Documents List 14/ 03/2016 has been updated, the new documents are highlighted.
11 March 2016
The Examination Documents List 11/03/2016 has been updated, the new documents are highlighted.
10 March 2016
The Inspector has announced that resumed hearings will be held to consider the additional evidence published by the Councils on 31 December 2015 and 4 January 2016, along with the representations made in respect of those documents, as follows:
Wednesday 23 March 2016 – Site Selection Exercise for Meeting the Housing Growth Needs of Redditch
Thursday 24 March 2016 – Housing Land Supply and any other outstanding matters
Both sessions will take place in the Council Chamber, Redditch Town Hall, Walter Stranz Square, Redditch and will commence at 10.00am.
Agendas will be issued in due course.
All participants are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the hearing statements produced by the Councils and other parties in respect of the matters addressed at this session (see examination websites).
7 March 2016
The Examination Documents List 7 march 2016 has been updated to include the statements submitted for the hearing later this month, all new documents are highlighted.
25 February 2016
Consultation on the additional documents that were submitted to the Inspector on 31st December 2015 has now ended.
21 January 2016
19 January 2016
The Examination Documents List has been updated, the new documents are highlighted 19 /01/2016
7 January 2016
The deadline for further statements for the hearing sessions due to take place on 23/24 March is 5pm on Friday 4 March. Please note that the submission of statements is not a requirement, as the Inspector will have copies of all the consultation responses.
The Examination Documents List has been updated and the new documents are highlighted 01/012016
4 January 2016
Due to an editing error the document entitled “Narrative on the Site Selection Process for the Growth Areas at Redditch” dated December 2015 has been amended to include two missing subsections on ‘Topography’ (page 56, Paras 9.68 - 9.77) and ‘Landscape’ (page 57, Paras 9.78 - 9.85) which appear within section 9, all the following paragraph numbers in section 9 have been amended to reflect the insertion of these subsections.
A revised document of the same title has now been uploaded onto the website (see below) bearing the January 2016 date denoting the most up to date version.
A further document entitled "Heritage Assets Harm Versus Public Benefits Statement" has also been added to the website for consultation.
The consultation period will accordingly be extended by 2 days to take account of this and will now end on Tuesday 16th February 2016 at 5pm.
31 December 2015 (updated 4 January 2016)
The Councils have written to the Inspector today 31 December 2015 and submitted the following additional work:
Narrative of the Site Selection Process for the Growth Areas at Redditch
Hewell Grange Estate: Setting of Heritage Assets Assessment
Lanehouse Farm: Setting of Heritage Assets Assessment
Heritage Assets Harm Versus Public Benefits Statement
Bromsgrove Updated Five Year Housing Land Supply
Redditch Updated Five Year Housing Land Supply
Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment
Comments are invited on the above documents until 5pm on Tuesday 16th February 2016.
The Inspector has asked for it to be stressed that comments are being sought only on the above documents and that there is no need to restate any previous comments or objections.
Comments should be emailed to consultplanning@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk or posted to:
Bromsgrove and Redditch Planning Policy Teams>
Town Hall
Walter Stranz Square
Redditch
B98 8AH
If you have any queries you are welcome to call 01527 64252 3376, 01527 881325 or 07852437802
26 November 2015
The 23 and 24 March 2016 have been identified as the date(s) for the further hearings. It is not yet possible to confirm whether one or two days will be required.
The Inspector asks that all parties note that the hearing(s) will be the opportunity to discuss the additional information, due to be submitted by the Councils on 30 December. There will be no discussion on matters which have already been discussed at previous hearing sessions.
2 November 2015
The Examination Documents List updated 02/11/2015 has been updated, the new documents are highlighted
22 October 2015
The Councils have today written to the Inspector today 22nd October 2015, in response to his letter of 18 September.
The Examination Documents List 2 November 2015 has been updated and the new documents are highlighted.
21 September 2015
Following receipt of the Councils' proposed work programme and timetable, the Inspector has written to Redditch and Bromsgrove Councils.
The Examination Documents List 21 September 2015 has been updated and the new documents are highlighted.
15 September 2015
The Councils have submitted to the Inspector their proposed timetable and work programme.
The Inspector's response will be available here once issued.
28 August 2015
The Core Documents List has been updated: Core Documents List 28.8.15
17 July 2015
The Councils have submitted a joint response to the Inspector's Post Hearing Note and the Inspector has agreed to their suggested course of action.
13 July 2015
The Inspector’s Post-Hearings Note has been submitted to the Council.
19 June 2015
The Councils have published the following document to clarify the recent SA process in line with a request from the Inspector.
16 June 2015
The Agenda for Tuesday 23 June is available here
The Agenda for Wednesday 24 June is available here
9 June 2015
The Examination Documents List 09. 0. 15 has been updated to include the statements submitted for the hearing session on 23/24 June. The new documents are highlighted.
1 June 2015
Sajid Javid MP has written to the Inspector: letter dated 28.5.15
20 May 2015
The Examination Documents List has been updated, the new documents are highlighted on The Examination Documents List 20/5/2015
24 March 2015
The Inspector's interim conclusions on the Stratford on Avon District Council Core Strategy have been added to the Core Documents List as CDR18.24
16 March 2015
As you may be aware, the 2012-based household projections for England 2012-2037 were released on 27 February 2015. The Inspector invites the comments of the council, and any other party, on the implications of the updated figures in respect of the ongoing examinations of the Bromsgrove District Plan and the Borough of Redditch Local Plan no. 4. Any comments should be sent to the Programme Officer for receipt by 30 April 2015.
27 January 2015
The Examination Documents List has been updated. The new documents are highlighted.
19 January 2015
The Councils have today confirmed the timetable for the further SA work.
15 January 2015
The Councils have responded to the Inspector's Note of 13 January.
13 January 2015
There has been an email exchange between the Councils and the Programme Officer, on behalf of the Inspector. This relates to the further SA work to be undertaken by Redditch Borough Council.
19 December 2014
Cross Boundary session scheduled for 20 January 2105 - important information regarding the session is available here
A new Examination Documents List is available, the documents which have been added are highlighted.
18 December 2014
A letter has been sent to the Inspector by Sajid Javid MP dated 16.12.14
The Inspector's response is available here.
5 December 2014
An updated version of the Examination Documents list is now available, which includes all the statements for the cross boundary session.
17 November 2014
The Core Documents List has been updated: Core Documents List 17.11.14.
The Examination Documents List 17.11.14 has also been updated to include the statements for the hearings into the Bromsgrove District Plan, other new documents are highlighted.
6 November 2014
Redditch Borough Council have now submitted the additional work requested by the Inspector.
Letter dated 5 November from the Council
CDR18.23 - Redditch Sustainability Appraisal Refresh
CDX 1.47 - Addendum to the Housing Growth Development Study and the Housing Growth Sustainability Appraisal
17 October 2014
The Council have added documents to the Core Documents list, these are highlighted on here
14 October 2014
The Inspector has today issued an updated Hearings Programme for the December hearings.
To allow participants to the Cross-boundary allocations, time to consider and respond to the additional information that Redditch Borough Council are due to submit on Thursday 6 November, statements for these sessions are now due by 6 pm on Thursday 4 December.
9 October 2014
Further documents have been added to and are highlighted on the Examination Documents List
The Council have issued a Schedule of Modifications to the Proposed Submission Document
7 October 2014
Redditch Borough Council have today submitted a response to the Inspector's Post Hearings Note and Housing Commitments 2014
The Inspector has accepted the Housing Commitments document as new evidence. Participants to Matter R2 - Housing, have been given the opportunity to respond to the document in writing by Tuesday 21 October.
6 October 2014
Following the hearing sessions in September the Inspector has issued a Post Hearing Note
24 September 2014
OED4- OED6 have been added to the Examination Documents List 24.9.14
22 September 2014
A Statement of Common Ground has now been agreed between the Council and West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service
19 September 2014
The Council have added documents to the Core Documents list, these are highlighted on here
18 September
The Agenda for Tuesday 23 September is available here
The Agenda for Wednesday 24 September is available here
The Agenda for Thursday 25 September is available here.
12 September 2014
OED1 and OED2 have been added to the Examination Documents List.
10 September 2014
The hearings programme has been amended and the text that has been added is in red. Revised hearings programme 10.9.14
8 September 2014
The Inspector has today issued a revised version of the hearings programme, which now includes sessions on the Bromsgrove District Plan and the Cross-Boundary Allocations. Revised hearings programme 8.9.14
3 September 2014
The Examination Documents List has been updated and the new documents are highlighted on here
The Council have added documents to the Core Documents list, these are highlighted here
2 September 2014
The statements for the hearings later this month are now available to view and download here
The hearings will take place at Redditch Town Hall, and the timetable is as follows:
Tuesday 23 September 2014 10am:
Matter XB1 (part) Justification for the apportionment of Housing Need from Redditch to Bromsgrove
Matter R1 Development Strategy
Matter R2 Housing
Wednesday 24 September 2014 10am:
Matter R3 Employment, Transport, Retail, Community and Infrastructure
Matter R4 Environment
Thursday 25 September 2014 10am:
Matter R5 Site Allocations
Allocated sites (excluding Cross-boundary sites)
Omission Sites (excluding Cross-boundary sites) (if required)
Requested boundary alterations (if required)
18 July 2014
THE INSPECTOR'S INTERIM CONCLUSIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE HERE
26 June 2014
Following the initial hearing sessions the Councils have submitted further requested information to the Inspector, this is highlighted on the updated Examination Documents List 26.6.14
20 June 2014
The initial hearings took place on 16/17 June. The Inspector has indicated that he will publish his Interim Conclusions by Friday 18 July.
An updated Examination Documents List 20.06.14 is available, documents recently added are highlighted.
12 June 2014
The Examination Documents List 12.06.14 has been updated
6 June 2014
The Examination documents list is now available, the list includes links to all the statements submitted for the initial hearings on 16/17 June. Examination Documents List 6.6.14
The Core Documents List has been updated. Core Documents List 6.6.14
23 May 2014
15 May 2014
The Core Documents List has been updated. Core Documents List 15.5.14
14 May 2014
An updated version of the Hearings Programmes is now available here
Following comments received on the Draft Matters, Issues and Questions (MIQs) the Inspector has now issued the final version which is available here
The following comments were received on the Draft MIQs:
- Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council
- Bromsgrove District Housing Trust
- Environment Agency
- Barnt Green Parish Council
- Bentley Area Action Group
- Framptons Planning
- Pegasus Group
- Nigel Gough Associates
- PSL Research on behalf of Nigel Gough Associates Ltd
7 May 2014
The deadline for statements for the September sessions is now Monday 1 September, the Inspector has produced an explanatory note which is available here
The Guidance Notes have been amended to reflect this change and are available can be downloaded here
2 May 2014
The Inspector has issued the Draft Hearings Programme, which is available here
The Inspector has also issued his Draft Matters, Issues and Questions Paper, which is available here. This Paper is open to comment by respondents until 5pm on Monday 12 May 2014.
1 May 2014
A joint letter from the Councils to the Inspector's Further Note of 10 April 2014 is available here
11 April 2014
The Core Documents List has been updated. Core Documents List 11.4.14
10 April 2014
The Inspector has today written to both Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils, responding to their response of 4 April 2014 Inspectors Note 10.04.14
The Inspector has issued Guidance Notes for all respondents Guidance Notes
8 April 2014
The Councils' response to the Inspector's note of 26 March is available here and the Amion Report referred to in the response is also available here.
26 March 2014
The Inspector has today written to both Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils regarding the issue of objectively assessed housing needs. Inspector's Note 26.3.14
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