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Archive site for WMRA material up to 31st March 2010:

Please view West Midlands Leaders Board site for material post April 2010 http://www.wmleadersboard.gov.uk/policy

Regional Spatial Strategy - Latest News & Timetables


Latest News

  • West Midlands Regional Spatial Strategy (WMRSS) Final Update 31st March 2010

WMRSS - Phase Two Revision Secretary of State's Proposed Changes

On 12 March 2010 Lord McKenzie, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG), wrote to the Chairman of the Assembly advising that, following detailed consideration of the RSS process to date, CLG has decided that further work is required before the Secretary of State can publish his Proposed Changes. In his letter Lord McKenzie advised that CLG hopes to be in a position to publish the Proposed Changes by July 2010.

To access the letter please view the Government Office West Midlands (GOWMs) website. Any queries relating to the Proposed Changes should be directed to the GOWM on telephone: 0121 352 5050 or email: rss.team@gowm.gsi.gov.uk.

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 Timetable

Stage of the Revision

Agreed Revised Timetable

Launch Draft Project PlanNovember 2005
Completion of technical workOngoing Process
Strategic Authorities advise RPBFebruary - May 2006
Spatial Options StageJanuary 2007 (8 week consultation to launch on 8th January 2007)
Development of Preferred OptionMarch 2007
Submission to Secretary of StateDecember 2007
Formal Consultation7th January 2008 - 8th December 2008
Examination in PublicApril- June 2009
Panel Report28 September 2009
Secretary of State Proposed ChangesEarly 2010
Final RSS Phase Two changes publishedSpring 2010
Phase Three Timetable

Stage of the Revision

Agreed Revised Timetable

Draft Project Plan launchNovember 2007
Draft Project Plan Consultation27th November 2007 - 18th January 2008
Final Project PlanMay 2009
Options Consultation29th June - 14th August 2009
Development of Policy Statements and Policy RecommendationsNovember 2009 - March 2010
RSS Updates
WMRSS Update February 2010   
WMRSS Update Nov 2009 - Phase Three Special   
WMRSS Update October 2009   
WMRSS Update July 2009   
WMRSS Update April 2009   
WMRSS Update January 2009   
WMRSS Update - October 2008   
WMRSS Update - Feb 2006   
WMRSS Update - Aug 2006   
WMRSS Update - Dec 2006   

Join our Consultation Database! - let us know your full mailing details and we will keep you updated with the progress of the WMRSS.

If you require further information on Phase Two Revision please contact John Pattinson, Tel: 0121 678 1041 or Stefan Preuss, Tel: 0121 678 1018

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