Public Consultation on the Proposed Main Modifications to the Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan 2024-39

The Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan 2024-39 was submitted to the Secretary of State for Independent Examination on 17 May 2024 and the Public Hearings took place in September 2024. Following the close of the Hearings, a number of Main Modifications have been identified that are required in order to ensure that the Local Plan is sound and legally compliant.

I am writing to notify you that the County Council has now published the Main Modifications to the Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan 2024-39, along with the accompanying Sustainability Appraisal for representations.

You can submit representations during a 6-week period from Thursday 17th October 2024 to midnight on Thursday 28th November 2024.

All documents relevant to the consultation including supporting documents and guidance can be found on the Council's online consultation portal www.kent.gov.uk/mineralsandwaste.

Representations can be submitted via our website www.kent.gov.uk/mineralsandwaste,via email to mwlp@kent.gov.uk or by post to Minerals and Waste Planning Policy, Planning Applications Group, Invicta House, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1XX.

Prior to making a representation it is recommended that that you read the attached Guidance Note. Representations can be made online or using the attached representation form. Please note that representations received will be shared with the Planning Inspector for consideration and will be made publicly available on our website with all personal data removed. Those received after the deadline will not be considered. This process specifically invites representations on soundness and legal compliance of the Main Modifications and the guidance note explains the relevant soundness tests and statutory plan making requirements.

Should you have any queries or wish to speak to a member of the team, then please contact us on 03000 422370 or via mwlp@kent.gov.uk.