CORE STRATEGY
The Core Strategy is a planning document containing a spatial vision and objectives for Dartford to 2026 and a strategy for how this will be achieved. It is part of the Local Development Framework – a set of plan documents which cover different aspects of planning in the borough.
Timetable for the Core Strategy
1. Issues and Options (Regulation 25 Consultation)
- August 2005
2. Preferred Options (1)
- (Regulation 26 Consultation)
- July 2006 to August 2006
3. Preferred Options (2)
- (Regulation 26 Consultation) <-- WE ARE HERE
- Jan 2008 to March 2008
4. Submission
- (Regulation 28 Consultation)
- Expected Dec 2008/Jan 2009
5. Examination
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6. Formal Adoption
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1. Issues and Options
A 'Postcard from the Future' public consultation was undertaken in August 2005. This consultation formed the Issues and Options stage of the Core Strategy.
Issues and Options Pink Leaflet
2. Preferred Options
A public consultation exercise for the Preferred Options for the Core Strategy took place between 31st January and 31st March 2008.
View the Core Strategy Document of January 2008
View the Sustainability Appraisal Documents Jan 08
View the Appropriate Assessment Documents Jan 08
Summary Leaflet and Questionnaire
An earlier public consultation on Preferred Policy Approaches for the Core Strategy took place between 13th July and 24th August 2006.
Preferred Options Document July 06
Evidence
Our evidence base consists of a number of background studies that have been used in the preparation of the Core Strategy. View the Evidence Documents
Printed copies are available at the following rates:
- Core Strategy Document - £10.00
- Core Strategy - Sustainability Appraisal Technical Report and Appendices - £45.00
