Title 1
Shaping Our Future
Thanet Local Development Framework
Core Strategy Preferred Options - Consultation Document
We are seeking your views on the Councils Preferred Options set out in Section 7, and the Proposed Policies in Section 8.
Where possible we would prefer that comments are made electronically using our online document at
http://consult.thanet.gov.uk as this is the quickest and easiest way of responding.
(Or this form can be sent by email to Iocal.plans@thanet.gov.uk ).
Please note that comments need to be made in writing, cannot be treated as confidential and will be made available
for public inspection. They will be used to help us prepare and publish the final Core Strategy which will then be
submitted to the Secretary of State who will arrange for an Inspector to carry out an Examination in Public.
If you are unable to respond electronically, please send your comments by midnight
18 December 2009 to Strategic Planning, Thanet District Council, P0 Box 9, Cecil
Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1XZ.
Part I - Your details
Name
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Address
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Organisation/
Company
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If representing a group or body please state their name
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Phone Number/Email Address
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Part 2 - Your Comments
Please use a separate form for each Option or Policy you are commenting on (you
only need to complete page 1 with your details once).
1. Which section are you
commenting on?
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Section 7 - the Preferred Options
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X
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Section 8 - the Proposed Policies
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2. Which set of Options
(A to F) or Policy Number
(DCS1-DCS32) do your
comments relate to ?
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Option D1
Option D2
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3.Do you agree with the
Preferred Options/
Proposed Policy?
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Yes
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No
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X
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4. if you disagree, what
alternatives are you proposing?
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To D1 add:
“….subject to stringent, independent and publicly accountable monitoring
process having been put in place to ensure that the planned expansion is
safe, sustainable and safeguards the amenities of the local residents.
To D2 add:
“Express qualified support for the growth proposals outlined in the airport operator's (omit draft) masterplan (published November 2009) and subject to a maximum development ceiling being determined through consultation and not exceeded.
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Government Legislation requires Core Strategies to be sound, this means that a
Core Strategy should be Justified, Effective and Consistent with National Policy.
5. Do you think the Core Strategy is:
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Yes
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No
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Founded on a robust and credible evidence
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Deliverable
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Able to be monitored
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The most appropriate strategy when considered against the
reasonable alternatives
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Flexible
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Consistent with National Policy
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6. If you answered no to any of these questions, please tell us why.
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7. Do you think there are any other matters which the Core Strategy should contain?
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Part 2 - Your Comments
Please use a separate form for each Option or Policy you are commenting on (you
only need to complete page 1 with your details once).
1. Which section are you
commenting on?
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Section 7 - the Preferred Options
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X
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Section 8 - the Proposed Policies
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2. Which set of Options
(A to F) or Policy Number
(DCS1-DCS32) do your
comments relate to ?
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Option E
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3.Do you agree with the
Preferred Options/
Proposed Policy?
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Yes
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No
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X
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4. if you disagree, what
alternatives are you proposing?
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To Option E4.
“…whilst providing transitional support to ensure that no harm is caused to the viability and vitality of the three coastal town centres of Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs.”
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Government Legislation requires Core Strategies to be sound, this means that a
Core Strategy should be Justified, Effective and Consistent with National Policy.
5. Do you think the Core Strategy is:
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Yes
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No
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Founded on a robust and credible evidence
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Deliverable
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Able to be monitored
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The most appropriate strategy when considered against the
reasonable alternatives
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Flexible
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Consistent with National Policy
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6. If you answered no to any of these questions, please tell us why.
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7. Do you think there are any other matters which the Core Strategy should contain?
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Part 2 - Your Comments
Please use a separate form for each Option or Policy you are commenting on (you
only need to complete page 1 with your details once).
1. Which section are you
commenting on?
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Section 7 - the Preferred Options
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X
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Section 8 - the Proposed Policies
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2. Which set of Options
(A to F) or Policy Number
(DCS1-DCS32) do your
comments relate to ?
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Option F
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3.Do you agree with the
Preferred Options/
Proposed Policy?
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Yes
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No
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X
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4. if you disagree, what
alternatives are you proposing?
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To Option F add:
“the future of Margate and Ramsgate could be shaped through…”
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Government Legislation requires Core Strategies to be sound, this means that a
Core Strategy should be Justified, Effective and Consistent with National Policy.
5. Do you think the Core Strategy is:
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Yes
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No
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Founded on a robust and credible evidence
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Deliverable
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Able to be monitored
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The most appropriate strategy when considered against the
reasonable alternatives
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Flexible
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Consistent with National Policy
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6. If you answered no to any of these questions, please tell us why.
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7. Do you think there are any other matters which the Core Strategy should contain?
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Part 2 - Your Comments
Please use a separate form for each Option or Policy you are commenting on (you
only need to complete page 1 with your details once).
1. Which section are you
commenting on?
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Section 7 - the Preferred Options
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Section 8 - the Proposed Policies
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X
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2. Which set of Options
(A to F) or Policy Number
(DCS1-DCS32) do your
comments relate to ?
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Policy DCS 1
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3.Do you agree with the
Preferred Options/
Proposed Policy?
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Yes
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No
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X
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4. if you disagree, what
alternatives are you proposing?
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To Para 2 add:
“and independently monitored measures will be put in place to manage safety issues ,surface transport and environment impact.”
To Para 4 add:
“ as a sustainable residential and business community in partnership with the three coastal town centres.”
To Para 5 add:
“….physical revitalisation of Margate and Cliftonville West, together with the protection and regeneration of the coastal towns of Ramsgate and Broadstairs.”
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Government Legislation requires Core Strategies to be sound, this means that a
Core Strategy should be Justified, Effective and Consistent with National Policy.
5. Do you think the Core Strategy is:
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Yes
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No
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Founded on a robust and credible evidence
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Deliverable
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Able to be monitored
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The most appropriate strategy when considered against the
reasonable alternatives
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Flexible
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Consistent with National Policy
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6. If you answered no to any of these questions, please tell us why.
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7. Do you think there are any other matters which the Core Strategy should contain?
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Part 2 - Your Comments
Please use a separate form for each Option or Policy you are commenting on (you
only need to complete page 1 with your details once).
1. Which section are you
commenting on?
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Section 7 - the Preferred Options
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Section 8 - the Proposed Policies
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X
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2. Which set of Options
(A to F) or Policy Number
(DCS1-DCS32) do your
comments relate to ?
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Policy DCS7
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3.Do you agree with the
Preferred Options/
Proposed Policy?
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Yes
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No
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X
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4. if you disagree, what
alternatives are you proposing?
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To Policy DCS7 add:
“…west of Ramsgate on the existing rail line whilst ensuring that the
station and associated parking and infrastructure cause minimal harm to
the quality of the rural environment and the amenities of local residents.”
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Government Legislation requires Core Strategies to be sound, this means that a
Core Strategy should be Justified, Effective and Consistent with National Policy.
5. Do you think the Core Strategy is:
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Yes
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No
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Founded on a robust and credible evidence
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Deliverable
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Able to be monitored
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The most appropriate strategy when considered against the
reasonable alternatives
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Flexible
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Consistent with National Policy
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6. If you answered no to any of these questions, please tell us why.
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7. Do you think there are any other matters which the Core Strategy should contain?
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Part 2 - Your Comments
Please use a separate form for each Option or Policy you are commenting on (you
only need to complete page 1 with your details once).
1. Which section are you
commenting on?
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Section 7 - the Preferred Options
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Section 8 - the Proposed Policies
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X
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2. Which set of Options
(A to F) or Policy Number
(DCS1-DCS32) do your
comments relate to ?
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Policy DCS10
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3.Do you agree with the
Preferred Options/
Proposed Policy?
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Yes
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No
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X
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4. if you disagree, what
alternatives are you proposing?
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To Policy DCS10 add bullet point
“- incorporate infrastructure improvements to the local road network including upgrading of the adjacent roundabout.”
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Government Legislation requires Core Strategies to be sound, this means that a
Core Strategy should be Justified, Effective and Consistent with National Policy.
5. Do you think the Core Strategy is:
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Yes
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No
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Founded on a robust and credible evidence
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Deliverable
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Able to be monitored
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The most appropriate strategy when considered against the
reasonable alternatives
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Flexible
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Consistent with National Policy
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6. If you answered no to any of these questions, please tell us why.
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7. Do you think there are any other matters which the Core Strategy should contain?
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Part 2 - Your Comments
Please use a separate form for each Option or Policy you are commenting on (you
only need to complete page 1 with your details once).
1. Which section are you
commenting on?
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Section 7 - the Preferred Options
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Section 8 - the Proposed Policies
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X
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2. Which set of Options
(A to F) or Policy Number
(DCS1-DCS32) do your
comments relate to ?
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Policy DCS14
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3.Do you agree with the
Preferred Options/
Proposed Policy?
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Yes
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No
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X
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4. if you disagree, what
alternatives are you proposing?
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To policy DCS14 add:
“…of the sports ground and improvements to the existing parking and vehicular access arrangements.”
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Government Legislation requires Core Strategies to be sound, this means that a
Core Strategy should be Justified, Effective and Consistent with National Policy.
5. Do you think the Core Strategy is:
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Yes
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No
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Founded on a robust and credible evidence
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Deliverable
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Able to be monitored
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The most appropriate strategy when considered against the
reasonable alternatives
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Flexible
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Consistent with National Policy
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6. If you answered no to any of these questions, please tell us why.
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7. Do you think there are any other matters which the Core Strategy should contain?
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Part 2 - Your Comments
Please use a separate form for each Option or Policy you are commenting on (you
only need to complete page 1 with your details once).
1. Which section are you
commenting on?
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Section 7 - the Preferred Options
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Section 8 - the Proposed Policies
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X
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2. Which set of Options
(A to F) or Policy Number
(DCS1-DCS32) do your
comments relate to ?
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Policy DCS17
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3.Do you agree with the
Preferred Options/
Proposed Policy?
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Yes
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No
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X
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4. if you disagree, what
alternatives are you proposing?
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To Policy DCS17
Para 1: Delete “residential purposes” (the area is not considered suitable for residential development).
(1) Land west of the Harbour Delete reference to “ new residential, leisure, commercial”. (the area should be consolidated and retained primarily for maritime related activities and businesses)
(2) Ramsgate Royal Harbour: Delete “mixed leisure” in relation to Military Road Arches. (the arches are unsuitable for food and related uses due to their location ,disposition and should be retained for craft and maritime uses)
(3) Eastern Undercliff: Add “Subject to preparation of detailed development brief as Supplementary planning Document (SPD)”
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Government Legislation requires Core Strategies to be sound, this means that a
Core Strategy should be Justified, Effective and Consistent with National Policy.
5. Do you think the Core Strategy is:
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Yes
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No
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Founded on a robust and credible evidence
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Deliverable
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Able to be monitored
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The most appropriate strategy when considered against the
reasonable alternatives
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Flexible
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Consistent with National Policy
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6. If you answered no to any of these questions, please tell us why.
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7. Do you think there are any other matters which the Core Strategy should contain?
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Part 2 - Your Comments
Please use a separate form for each Option or Policy you are commenting on (you
only need to complete page 1 with your details once).
1. Which section are you
commenting on?
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Section 7 - the Preferred Options
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Section 8 - the Proposed Policies
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X
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2. Which set of Options
(A to F) or Policy Number
(DCS1-DCS32) do your
comments relate to ?
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Policy DCS18
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3.Do you agree with the
Preferred Options/
Proposed Policy?
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Yes
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No
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X
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4. if you disagree, what
alternatives are you proposing?
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To Policy DCS18
Add the following after Para 5:
“The existing area of reclaimed land will be identified as a `key site' for environmental improvement and enhancement and subject to a site specific development brief (supplementary planning document)
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Government Legislation requires Core Strategies to be sound, this means that a
Core Strategy should be Justified, Effective and Consistent with National Policy.
5. Do you think the Core Strategy is:
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Yes
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No
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Founded on a robust and credible evidence
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Deliverable
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Able to be monitored
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The most appropriate strategy when considered against the
reasonable alternatives
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Flexible
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Consistent with National Policy
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6. If you answered no to any of these questions, please tell us why.
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7. Do you think there are any other matters which the Core Strategy should contain?
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Part 2 - Your Comments
Please use a separate form for each Option or Policy you are commenting on (you
only need to complete page 1 with your details once).
1. Which section are you
commenting on?
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Section 7 - the Preferred Options
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Section 8 - the Proposed Policies
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X
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2. Which set of Options
(A to F) or Policy Number
(DCS1-DCS32) do your
comments relate to ?
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Policy DCS19
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3.Do you agree with the
Preferred Options/
Proposed Policy?
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Yes
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No
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X
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4. if you disagree, what
alternatives are you proposing?
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To Bullet point 6 add:
“……….and Conservation Areas.”
Add additional Bullet Point which says:
“………retaining and enhancing existing recreational facilities and open space.”
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Government Legislation requires Core Strategies to be sound, this means that a
Core Strategy should be Justified, Effective and Consistent with National Policy.
5. Do you think the Core Strategy is:
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Yes
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No
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Founded on a robust and credible evidence
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Deliverable
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Able to be monitored
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The most appropriate strategy when considered against the
reasonable alternatives
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Flexible
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Consistent with National Policy
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6. If you answered no to any of these questions, please tell us why.
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7. Do you think there are any other matters which the Core Strategy should contain?
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Part 2 - Your Comments
Please use a separate form for each Option or Policy you are commenting on (you
only need to complete page 1 with your details once).
1. Which section are you
commenting on?
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Section 7 - the Preferred Options
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Section 8 - the Proposed Policies
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X
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2. Which set of Options
(A to F) or Policy Number
(DCS1-DCS32) do your
comments relate to ?
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Policy DCS20
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3.Do you agree with the
Preferred Options/
Proposed Policy?
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Yes
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No
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X
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4. if you disagree, what
alternatives are you proposing?
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Add paragraph:
..(F) Nature Conservation Areas:
Development within designated nature Conservation Areas,
SSSI/SPA/adjacent to Marine SAC sites will not be permitted.”
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Government Legislation requires Core Strategies to be sound, this means that a
Core Strategy should be Justified, Effective and Consistent with National Policy.
5. Do you think the Core Strategy is:
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Yes
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No
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Founded on a robust and credible evidence
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Deliverable
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Able to be monitored
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The most appropriate strategy when considered against the
reasonable alternatives
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Flexible
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Consistent with National Policy
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6. If you answered no to any of these questions, please tell us why.
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7. Do you think there are any other matters which the Core Strategy should contain?
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