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Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation
Representation ID: 524
Received: 02/10/2013
Respondent: Ursuline Sisters
Agent: JTS Partnership LLP
Representation Summary:
The Sisters generally support this policy, which reflects guidance set out in the NPPF. However, their experiences at both the pre-application and post submission stage is one of often considerable delays and it is therefore questionable whether such a commitment to "work proactively with applicants jointly to find solutions ..." so that "...proposals can be approved wherever possible..." is achievable without a significant investment in the department, in particular to provide a greater number of experienced planning officers.
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