Knowsley Core Strategy
What is the Core Strategy?
The Core Strategy is the central, overarching strategy within
the LDF. It will set out a vision, key objectives and strategic
planning policies for Knowsley up to and beyond 2027, including
identifying the scale of new development and the locations within
which major new developments will be focussed. It will include
area-specific policies relating to strategic regeneration projects,
as well as a range of borough-wide policies related to thematic
areas such as housing, the environment and sustainability. The Core
Strategy also plays an important role as the central delivery plan
for the Knowsley Sustainable Community
Strategy.
The Core Strategy will be the first Development Plan Document (DPD)
to be adopted as part of the Knowsley LDF. The content of
subsequent DPDs and Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) will be
influenced by the strategic policies within the Core Strategy.
Core Strategy Preparation
The preparation of the Core Strategy is a multi-stage process,
involving several stages of public consultation, supported by a
range of assessments and research. The preparation process has to
be undertaken in compliance with national planning policy, with
relevant regulations, and also with the council’s adopted Statement of Community Involvement. The stages
of preparation are outlined below (current stage highlighted in
bold). It is anticipated that the Core Strategy will be adopted as
part of the council’s LDF in 2013.
| 2007 - Oct
2009 |
Early preparation and research |
| November 2009 |
Public consultation on Issues and
Options Paper |
| June 2011 |
Public consultation on Preferred Options
Report |
| August 2012 |
Publication of Proposed Submission Version |
| October 2012 |
Submission to Secretary of State |
| Early 2013 |
Pre-Hearing Meeting (PHM) |
| Early 2013 |
Examination hearing |
| April 2013 |
Inspector's Report received |
| June 2013 |
Adoption |
