Planners need your views

Planning Officers at Herefordshire Council are asking for the views of local people to help them improve the quality of service they provide.

Whether it’s drawing up a new land use plan, dealing with a planning application for a major superstore, making sure a new housing estate has a play area or simply approving a conservatory, the Council’s planners influence all our lives.

That’s why it’s crucial that the Council gets it right and that planners are able to access and listen to the views of local people on how this important service should be developed.

To enable the Planning Service to improve, the Council is seeking the views of people who have come into contact with the planning team previously.

“We want to know if the service you received was good, bad, or indifferent,” said Cllr Phil Edwards, Cabinet Member (Environment).

“We want to know what worked well and what didn’t.

“We also want to know how people would like to be involved in future planning decisions. We can only make improvements in the way Planning Services consults if you help us - we need your input,” added Cllr Edwards.

The questionnaire and information leaflet can be found at all libraries, Info shops, on the Council’s website (www. herefordshire.gov.uk/ldf) or by telephoning (01432) 260142.

The consultation period runs until November 30.
 
The information gathered as a result of the questionnaire will be fed into a document called a Statement of Community Involvement.

This document sets out how the Council’s Planning Services will carry out future consultation and how the views of local people will form a key role in guiding future development in the County.