RESIDENTS and businesses are being reminded to have their say about ‘how should Sunderland grow in the future?’
The consultation is all part of the Local Plan that helps help guide how Sunderland develops between now and 2033.
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A key part of the plan is the Core Strategy which sets out the direction for planning in the city including the number of new homes needed, where offices and factories could be built. And, what new roads and other infrastructure will be needed to support development.
To develop the Core Strategy the council has to consider options for how growth in Sunderland could take place.
Concillor Mel Speding, the City Council’s Cabinet Secretary, said: “The council wants your views on the options. It is very important that people tell us which option they think is the best for Sunderland and what they think is best for everybody who lives and works here.”
Consultation started in May and there has already been a series of roadshows where residents have been able to discuss the options. All local authorities that oversee planning applications and land use must prepare a Local Plan. It then acts as a guide for how land in the area should be used and developed over the next 15 to 20 years.
Councillor Speding added: “A key part of the plan and its options are about how we attract more economic growth.
“This consultation will help the City Council make decisions on options for our city is supposed to grow in the future. The consultation is asking what sort of growth would people like to see in Sunderland? High, medium or low? How do people think our city should develop? These are important questions and we want to hear from residents and businesses.”