Hearing Sessions and Written Statements

Stage 1 Hearing Written Statements

The following written statements were received in response to the Inspectors’ Matters, Issues and Questions:

Matter 1 - Consistency with paragraph 234(a) of the 2024 National Planning Policy Framework


Hearing Sessions - Stage 1

Stage 1 of the Examination Hearing Sessions will commence at 10am Wednesday 12th August 2026 within The Symington Building, Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AG. The Stage 1 hearing will consider whether the Plan should be examined against the December 2023 National Planning Policy Framework under the transitional arrangements in paragraph 234(a) of 2024 National Planning Policy Framework. Key documentation for the Stage 1 Hearing Session is set out below: