Duty to Cooperate Statement - Public forum - Planning Advisory Service (PAS)

Craig, There are a few around. I have done two the latest avialbale is at: http://www.easthants.gov.uk/ehdc/formsfordownload.nsf/0/EF836B016F0C8FE780257A0900308372/$File/EHDC+Statement+of+Duty+to+Co-operate+May+2012.pdf The new PAS 'crib sheet' has just been published. http://www.pas.gov.uk/pas/core/page.do?pageId=2913231 I got the feeling that is talking about a parrallel universe where neighbouring authorities are keen to take any of your unmet housing need. Market areas invariably cross County administrative boundaries - where structures to hold such strategic conversations are thin on the ground. Get your Plan B ready with lots and lots more houses.

There was also a point that needs to be recognised that the Duty to Cooperate can only be done during plan preparation - i.e. up to Submission and there is no remedy afterward - as has been shown by the situation at Coventry - http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/2000870/core_strategy_examination_in_public_2012/1707/coventry_core_strategy_examination_in_public_2012 where the Council has withdrawn the plan as the Inspector has concluded the DtC has not been complied - particularly as there is no joint SHMA.

Thanks Andrew!