ISLAND PLAN


Inspector’s Report on the Island Plan Core Strategy


On 14 December 2011, the Council received the Inspector’s Report on the Island Plan Core Strategy.

In his report the Inspector concludes that, “with the changes proposed by the Council set out in Appendix A and the changes that I recommend, set out in Appendix C the Isle of Wight Council Core Strategy DPD satisfies the requirements of Section 20(5) of the 2004 Act and meets the criteria for Soundness in PPS12.  Therefore I recommend that the plan be changed accordingly.  And for the avoidance of doubt, I endorse the Council’s proposed minor changes set out in Appendix B.”

The Submission Core Strategy can be viewed or downloaded so that you can compare the submitted version with the changes being recommended by the Inspector.


Core Strategy Hearing Documents


All the Hearing Documents produced for the Core Strategy Examination which took place in October 2011 can be found from page 10 of the Core Document Library.


Adoption of the Core Strategy


The Council can now proceed to adopt the Island Plan Core Strategy and the timetable for this is as follows:
  • Delegated Member decision to recommend that Full Council resolve to adopt the Core Strategy – January/February 2012
  • Full Council – Adoption of the Core Strategy – March 2012

Once the Island Plan Core Strategy is adopted, the proposals map to accompany it will be reprinted and published. In the meantime you will need to refer to the following:

For the avoidance of doubt, the Unitary Development Plan remains the Development Plan for the Island until such time as the Island Plan Core Strategy is formally adopted in 2012.  However, receipt of the Inspector’s report, which finds the Core Strategy sound, subject to changes, does mean that it carries considerable weight in determining planning applications.

If you have any queries, please contact the Planning Policy section on 01983 823552 or planning.policy@iow.gov.uk


Core Document Library


Any documents produced or referred to in any Island Plan Development Plan Document can be found in the Core Document Library.


Review of the Local Development Scheme (LDS)


The Council is currently considering a review of the LDS, which is the project plan for Island Plan documents.  A new timetable will be published in February 2012.


Background Information


Under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, the Government set in motion changes to the planning policy process, which will see the Island’s Unitary Development Plan (UDP) replaced by a Local Development Framework (LDF).

The Isle of Wight’s LDF is called the Island Plan and consists of the following parts:
  • The Local Development Scheme (LDS). This document sets out the overall timetable for the production of the LDF.
  • The Statement of Community Involvement (SCI). This document sets out how the Council will involve the community during the production of the Island Plan.
  • Local Development Documents (LDDs). These are the main documents within the Island Plan and consist of Development Plan Documents (DPDs) and Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs). The Council will prepare the following:



Page last updated on: 31/01/2012