MID Devon District Council is reviewing the Local Plan for development in Mid Devon over the next 15-20 years, including the Core Strategy, the Allocations and Infrastructure Development Plan Document and development management policies – and already concerns have been raised about future plans for more housing for Crediton.

Newton St Cyres Parish Council submitted a response in the first stage of consultation on the Plan to MDDC.

David Baker, chairman, wrote: "My Parish Council have consistently raised concerns about the impact that the developments north of the parish have on our parish, particularly with the increase in traffic and traffic pollution.

"We would ask that you give consideration to spending some of any Community Infrastructure Levy money generated in Crediton to improve the road infrastructure through the village and including Castlands and Half Moon. In particular, the erection of pedestrian traffic lights in the village and traffic calming systems through Castlands and Half Moon."

In his letter, Mr Baker adds comments about extending village boundaries to allow small development to take place.

MEETINGS

Local meetings include: The Council Chamber, Market Street, Crediton – Saturday, February 15 – 10am to 1pm; Lapford Victory Hall – Wednesday, February 19 – 10am to 1pm.

Comments can be submitted in the following ways: Online via the survey on the website, by email to: [email protected]">[email protected] . By letter posted or delivered to: Local Plan Review Consultation, Forward Planning, Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Tiverton EX16 6PP

The deadline for responses is March 24, 2014. Responses must include a postal address, otherwise they cannot be registered. Addresses will only be used to inform people about the new plan and other planning policy matters.

Over the coming months MDDC will consider the consultation responses and prepare a final "submission" version of the Local Plan which will lead to an Examination in early 2015 and expect adoption by May 2015.

It will also update the evidence that will underpin any strategic policies and land allocations and will continue to assess the sustainability and environmental impacts of the Local Plan policies.

It aims to consult again on the Local Plan Review in November 2014.

For further details of studies and assessments being undertaken, or progress on Local Plan preparation, please contact the Forward Planning team on 01884 255255.

• What are your views on the suggestions in the Local Plan review? Share your comments with fellow Courier readers by emailing a letter to: [email protected]">[email protected] .

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