Regional Spatial Strategy - Latest News & Timetables
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West Midlands Regional Spatial Strategy (WMRSS) Phase Two Revision - Update on the Proposed Changes
The Government Office for the West Midlands (GOWM) issued a statement on their website on 6 January 2010 to explain the latest position regarding the Proposed Changes for the WMRSS Phase Two Revision. To view GOWM's statement please click here. Further information will be available on the Government Office for the West Midlands website at the appropriate time. Any questions in relation to this should be directed to the Government Office.
Background
The Examination in Public into the WMRSS Phase Two Revision took place between 28th April and 24th June 2009. The Panel Report on the WMRSS Phase Two Revision was published by Government Office for West Midlands on 28 September 2009 and is available here. Further information about the EiP can be found on the PINS website.
Phase Three
A summary of the WMRSS Phase Three Revision Options consultation responses is now available here. In light of legislative changes it has been agreed that Phase Three work be taken forward via Policy Statements and Policy Recommendations, to find out more please see our Phase Three Page.
National Consultation
WMRA Consultation Response on Draft Planning Statement: Eco-Towns and Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment of Middle Quinton.
RSS Revision Timetables
Phase Two TimetableStage of the Revision | Agreed Revised Timetable |
| Launch Draft Project Plan | November 2005 |
| Completion of technical work | Ongoing Process |
| Strategic Authorities advise RPB | February - May 2006 |
| Spatial Options Stage | January 2007 (8 week consultation to launch on 8th January 2007) |
| Development of Preferred Option | March 2007 |
| Submission to Secretary of State | December 2007 |
| Formal Consultation | 7th January 2008 - 8th December 2008 |
| Examination in Public | April- June 2009 |
| Panel Report | 28 September 2009 |
| Secretary of State Proposed Changes | Early 2010 |
| Final RSS Phase Two changes published | Spring 2010 |
Phase Three TimetableStage of the Revision | Agreed Revised Timetable |
| Draft Project Plan launch | November 2007 |
| Draft Project Plan Consultation | 27th November 2007 - 18th January 2008 |
| Final Project Plan | May 2009 |
| Options Consultation | 29th June - 14th August 2009 |
| Development of Policy Statements and Policy Recommendations | November 2009 - March 2010 |
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If you require further information on Phase Two Revision please contact John Pattinson, Tel: 0121 678 1041 or Stefan Preuss, Tel: 0121 678 1018