Have your say on proposed changes to the Melton Local Plan Partial Update

Residents, businesses and other interested parties are being invited to have their say on proposed changes to the Melton Local Plan Partial Update. 

The Local Plan helps shape how the borough grows and develops, guiding decisions on new homes, employment land, climate change, health facilities and infrastructure. 

The council has been reviewing and updating the current Local Plan to ensure it continues to meet the needs of local communities and reflects changes in national planning policy and guidance.  

The partial update has now reached the final consultation stage before it can be formally adopted, and people are being asked to comment on a series of proposed changes known as Main Modifications. These changes, which will help guide development decisions on relevant planning matters across the borough, are changes proposed by the independent Planning Inspectors through the examination process to ensure the plan is sound and legally compliant. 

This is expected to be the last stage of the examination process before the Inspectors write their final report that will allow the council to formally consider adopting the partially updated Plan.  

Cllr Don Pritchett, Portfolio Holder for Planning Policy, Economic Growth and Town Centre, said:  

“The partially updated Melton Local Plan sets out our vision for how the borough will grow and develop over the coming years. As part of this process, we are inviting residents, businesses and stakeholders to review the proposed Main Modifications and tell us what they think. 

“Hearing from our communities is an important part of the process, and we welcome everyone with an interest in the future of the borough to get involved. All representations received will be considered by the independent Planning Inspectors before they issue their final report, helping to ensure the Local Plan reflects the needs and aspirations of our communities." 

The consultation will run from Friday 30 October until 11:59pm on Monday 14 December. At this advanced stage of the examination process, comments can only be submitted on the proposed Main Modifications.  

To view the relevant documents and complete the consultation online visit haveyoursay.melton.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can submit comments by email (planningpolicy@melton.gov.uk) or post. 

Paper copies of the consultation documents can be viewed at Melton Mowbray and Bottesford libraries and at Melton Borough Council’s Parkside offices. Anyone requiring further information or support to take part in the consultation can contact the planning policy team on 01664 502 502 or by emailing planningpolicy@melton.gov.uk.  

The council will also host two free drop-in sessions for residents and businesses wishing to find out more about the proposed Main Modifications: 

• In person – Thursday 19 November, 10.00am to 5.00pm, Parkside Offices, Burton Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1GH. Planning Policy officers will be available throughout the day to answer questions and explain the proposed Main Modifications. 
  
  
• Online – Wednesday 25 November at 6:30pm online via Microsoft Teams (https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/335442244709760?p=0stnwcFZ6ofA6HWrif) for a short presentation followed by a Q&A session.  

All comments received during the consultation period will be submitted directly to the independent Planning Inspectors for consideration before they prepare their final report on the examination of the Melton Local Plan Partial Update. 

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Postal responses should be sent to:

Planning Policy Team
Melton Borough Council
Station Approach
Melton Mowbray
Leics
LE13 1GH

For more information please contact: communications@melton.gov.uk