Re: 2012 Planning Regs - local advertisement requirement - Public forum - Planning Advisory Service (PAS)

Chris We have been looking at this too. We are preparing to publish our Core Strategy this summer and came to the conclusion that the regs make no mention of the need for any local advertisements. I've not been able to find any other reference to it elsewhere that would apply so assume the requirement has gone. However we are still intending to publish notices in the local press anyway, partly to be on the safe side.

The regulations no longer require a local advertisement. One of the main reasons for removing this I understand was the cost to local authorities being in the region of £1000. The only reason I would place an advert was if it was in the Statement of Community Involvement that your local authority would do this. If it is in the SCI and you don't, you may run into 'legal' issues at examination. However, I would otherwise just save the Council £1000. There are plenty of otherways to engage communites (and amend your SCI quickly)! Suzanne

Thanks Ryan and Suzanne The SCI point is really important, point taken on revising asap!! Chris