Category Archives: Local Development Framework

“Unsound” Local Plan Approved after Pressure from Westminster?

Here for Hereford has been engaged throughout the development of the Herefordshire Local Plan to try and ensure that the growth planned for the County, in particular for Hereford and its rural hinterland, is sustainable and enhances the local economy … Continue reading

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“Extraordinary” Meeting to Adopt Local Plan 2011-2031

After 8 years in the planning what is the actual Local Plan for Herefordshire for 2011 to 2031? Here for Hereford has been trying to find out for over a week now, what the final Local Plan documents for adoption … Continue reading

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Government Faces Legal Challenge for Failing to Protect the Rivers Wye & Lugg

The Angling Trust; WWF-UK and Fish Legal have been granted permission by the High Court to seek a judicial review of the government’s failure to protect some of England’s most precious rivers from agricultural and other pollution. The case includes … Continue reading

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Cabinet Modify Their Modifications!

At a time when Herefordshire Council instructed all parishes that they were not permitted to consult on their own parish “Neighbourhood Development Plans” during the run up to the local elections, Herefordshire Council are running a consultation on over 65 … Continue reading

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Rural Housing Requirements Changed by Herefordshire Council

The Herefordshire Council’s Draft Core Strategy, published in March 2013 and confirmed in May 2014 (Pre-submission version) proposed 5,300 new houses to be built in rural Herefordshire between 2011-2031.  Following the February 2015 Examination in Public by the Planning Inspector, … Continue reading

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Final Day of Herefordshire Examination In Public

The day started with the Planning Inspector hearing final matters that she felt had not been commented on elsewhere during the public examination of the Core Strategy. Only one person, Cllr Anthony Powers (IOC) was permitted to speak on matters … Continue reading

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Examination of General Policies

An earlier than usual start, dealing with the housing elements of the General Policies within the Social Progress category, and the policies in the Economic Prosperity category. The Hereford Travellers Support team asked the Inspector to make sure neutral language … Continue reading

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Examination of Rural Housing Allocations (RA1 & RA2)

There was much discussion on Wednesday 18th February about the 5,300 homes to be built in rural areas in the period 2011-2031. Many parishes and local residents challenged how such growth could be deliverable when it was 3-5 times the … Continue reading

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Herefordshire Core Strategy – Housing Review

Since Tuesday 10th Feb the Planning Inspector has heard views from property developers, local residents, parish and county councillors about the strategy, justification  and need for building 16,500 new homes across Herefordshire until 2031. Herefordshire Council currently does not have … Continue reading

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Examination of Core Strategy – Is the Plan Sound?

The Examination in Public (EIP) of the Herefordshire Core Strategy starts on 10th February at 10am at Hedley Lodge, Belmont Abbey. Here for Hereford will be part of the examination as our views on the lack of soundness of the … Continue reading

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