South Derbyshire Local Plan Review: Have Your Say

The South Derbyshire District Council is currently reviewing its Local Plan Part 1, which was originally adopted in 2016. This revision aims to address changes in housing and employment needs, while enhancing the plan’s protections for the natural environment. A new Draft Local Plan Part 1 will soon be open for public consultation, offering residents and stakeholders the opportunity to shape development in the area up to 2039.

What is the Local Plan?

The Local Plan is a critical document that sets out the long-term strategy for development in South Derbyshire. It provides guidance on how much, where, and what types of larger developments will be permitted. It also includes policies and site allocations to help ensure new developments are sustainable and beneficial to the community.

This latest review is part of a regular update process to ensure the plan remains relevant. The council previously consulted on the plan’s Issues and Options in late 2022, and feedback from that has informed the revised draft.

What Will the Consultation Cover?

The upcoming consultation will ask for your views on the following:

• The Draft Local Plan Part 1, which updates the adopted 2016 plan.

• The Plan’s Sustainability Appraisal, assessing the social, environmental, and economic impacts of the plan.

You will also have the opportunity to comment on other relevant matters, such as the plan’s evidence base or any additional issues that should be considered.

How to Get Involved

The consultation opens on 7th October 2024, and we strongly encourage residents to participate. You can find all the relevant documents and submit your comments online through the council's dedicated webpage:www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/draftLPP1review.

Paper copies of the consultation document and questionnaire will be available at the South Derbyshire District Council Civic Offices, local libraries, and selected libraries outside the district.

Public Drop-In Events

To further engage with the community, the council will be holding a series of drop-in events where you can learn more about the plan and ask questions. These events are open to all, and you are welcome to attend any session that suits you. Below are the key dates and venues:

Venue	Date	Time
Derby Mickleover Hotel	Monday 14th October	4pm - 7.45pm
Sharpe’s Pottery Museum	Thursday 17th October	4pm - 7.45pm
Stenson Fields Primary School	Wednesday 23rd October	4.30pm - 7.45pm
Findern Village Hall	Friday 25th October	4pm - 7.45pm
Frank Wickham Hall	Tuesday 5th November	4.15pm - 7.45pm
All Saints Heritage Centre	Thursday 7th November	4pm - 7.45pm
Hilton Village Hall	Tuesday 12th November	4pm - 7.45pm
Melbourne Assembly Rooms	Thursday 14th November	4pm - 7.45pm
Rosliston and Cauldwell Village Hall	Friday 15th November	4.30pm - 7.45pm
Barrow On Trent Village Hall	Monday 18th November	4pm - 7.45pm
Willington Old School	Wednesday 20th November	4pm - 7.45pm

How to Submit Your Comments

The easiest way to have your say is by submitting your response online through the council's website. Written comments are the only form accepted, so be sure to provide feedback before the deadline on 6th December 2024.

If you're unable to submit comments online or need assistance, you can also send your completed questionnaire by email to local.plan@southderbyshire.gov.uk or by post to:

South Derbyshire District Council,Civic Offices,Civic Way,Swadlincote,DE11 0AH

For more information, contact the planning policy team at local.plan@southderbyshire.gov.uk.

This is your chance to contribute to the future of South Derbyshire. Please share this opportunity with your family, friends, and neighbours!

Important Information: Electoral Register Canvassing in South Derbyshire

We’ve been informed by South Derbyshire District Council that starting 2nd October 2024, a team of canvassing officers will be conducting door-to-door visits as part of the annual Register of Electors canvass.

This process will involve visits to around 4000-5000 households across the district, continuing until mid-November. The purpose of these visits is to gather updated information on eligible voters and collect signed canvass forms.

These visits will take place between 09:00 and 19:00, including weekends.

What to Expect:

• Canvassing Officers will have photo ID and carry South Derbyshire District Council (SDDC) branded document cases.

• If anyone in the parish has concerns about whether the visitor is legitimate, please remember that all officers will be clearly identified as working for SDDC.

  
  

Supporting Vulnerable Residents:

We understand that some vulnerable members of our community may feel anxious about unexpected visits. If you know of anyone who may be concerned, please reassure them and direct them to the Council’s Electoral Services Team for more information. It's important that everyone knows this is a genuine, official campaign to update the electoral register.

Contact Information:

For further information or to verify canvassing activity, you can contact the Electoral Services Team at South Derbyshire District Council.

Let’s help keep our community informed and ensure everyone’s voice is heard by updating the Register of Electors.

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Polling District and Polling Places Review

We would like to inform you that the Council is conducting a Polling District and Polling Places Review. The aim of this review is to ensure that all voters within the District have reasonable access to voting facilities and that every polling place is accessible to voters with disabilities, as far as is practicable.

The review will follow the timetable outlined below:

• 21 October 2024: Deadline for all comments on the Review.

• 25 November 2024: Publication of the Returning Officer’s comments and proposals.

• 23 December 2024: Deadline for public comments on the Returning Officer’s comments and proposals.

• 16 January 2025: Submission of final proposals to the Council.

• 3 February 2025: Publication of the revised Electoral Register incorporating changes from the Review.

  
  

The Council welcomes feedback from all residents, particularly those with disabilities, and from any individual or organisation with expertise in accessibility.

you can see the official Notice to begin the Review by clicking on the pdf below.

Public Notice 2024 - Polling District and Place Review 9.9.24

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You can access the Council’s mapping portal to view the locations of current polling places and stations, along with the existing polling district boundaries, at the following link:

SDDC (southderbyshire.gov.uk)

The Returning Officer will carefully consider all feedback received, and her proposals will be published on the Council’s website on 25 November 2024.

If the Parish Council or any residents wish to submit a representation, they can do so by writing to Electoral Services at the Civic Offices, Civic Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0AH, or by emailing us at pollingplacereview@southderbyshire.gov.uk.

There will be a further opportunity to comment on the Returning Officer's proposals before the final version is submitted to the Council meeting on 16 January 2025.

Elections Team - South Derbyshire District CouncilPhone: 01283 595875 / 595728 / 595723Email: elections@southderbyshire.gov.ukWebsite: www.southderbyshire.gov.uk