Protecting district a priority as consultation shapes next version of Local Plan

THOUSANDS of residents took part in Sevenoaks District Council's latest Local Plan (Regulation 18) consultation at the end of last year.

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Between October 23 and December 11, the public were asked to share their views on proposed Local Plan policies and development sites to meet the Government's new compulsory housing target for the district - a 63 per cent increase on the previous target. They were also asked for their opinions on the Government's new designation of “Grey Belt” in the district.