UPSVLP 2403
The Plan is not legally compliant because it:
? does not demonstrate sufficient planning for the sustainability appraisal (including consultation with the statutory environment consultation bodies)
? does not identify significant cross boundary and inter-authority issues
? does not ensure that the plan rests on a credible evidence base
The Plan is not sound because:
? It is not positively prepared ? it does not provide an acceptable strategy because the area?s objectively assessed needs are incorrect
? It is not justified ? it is not an appropriate strategy, does not take into account the reasonable alternatives, and is not based on proportionate evidence
? It is not effective ? there is no evidence to support the notion that it is deliverable over the plan period
The Plan is not compliant with the duty to Co-operate because:
? It does not demonstrate that social, environmental and economic issues have been addressed effectively by working with other local planning authorities beyond the Warrington administrative boundaries.
Modifications I consider necessary to make the Plan legally compliant and sound:
? Address the issues I have noted regarding legal non-compliance and soundness
? Listen and act on the points that are continually being raised as critical by local Residents
? Understand and incorporate in a realistic manner issues associated with national / international climate targets, pollution and protecting the flora and fauna so important to maintaining our diverse habitat.
This file titled Document supporting response to Local Plan contains additional relevant comments where the Plan is deficient.