Bracknell

Bracknell Residents are being invited to take part in the final consultation on a key document which outlines how development will be addressed in Bracknell Forest over the next 20 years.

The core strategy document has now been approved by Bracknell Forest Borough Council, and will be submitted to a Government inspector along with all the responses from the consultation - which is running from November 10 to December 22. Any recommendations from the inspector will have to be included in the final document.

The core strategy document and response forms will be available from Bracknell borough council offices, libraries, town and parish council offices and online at www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/ldf

The policies in the core strategy outline how the borough will accommodate the needs of a growing population while protecting against over-development and maintaining a high quality of life. The main themes include sustainable development, environment, transport and locations of future housing, employment and shopping.

The core strategy is a crucial part of the Local Development Framework, a wide-ranging set of planning documents which will take over from the Bracknell Forest Local Plan and run until 2026.

Cllr Mrs Mary Ballin, Executive Member for Bracknell Planning and the Environment, said: This is an extremely important document as it covers how the borough will develop while maintaining residents quality of life over the next 20 years, the strategy also addresses sustainability and a decent infrastructure.

As every response from the public will be considered by the Government inspector, I urge all residents to take this opportunity to have their say on the future of Bracknell Forest.”

For more information about the core strategy, call 01344 352000 or email development.plan@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

Bracknell Forest Borough Council