On Monday evening the Local Development Framework Steering Group met to consider how to respond to the Planning Inspector's letter which said he was happy to continue with the process, but warned that he still had some serious concerns.
Members considered that the alternative to proceeding, essentially going back to square one, was unacceptable. It was therefore agreed that the Council would continue to fight to get the current draft Core Strategy which protects the local environment from over development and reflects the views of local residents adopted.
However, in order to comply with the regulations that govern this process the Council is now obliged to consult on the sites that objectors to the Core Strategy have suggested. The Inspector has made it clear that the Core Strategy is not about specific sites; however he has a duty to consider any sites suggested to him. He has said that he cannot envisage any situation where he would be able to recommend the inclusion of such sites but nevertheless he must consider them.
A Notice will be appearing in the Surrey Mirror, letters will be sent to individuals and bodies (including Parish Councils) on the Council’s mailing list. In addition letters will be sent to addresses of properties adjoining those sites where there is a clear site boundary already identified by the respondent.
TDC's press release with more details can be found here
