Unlocking Local Development: Three Rivers Council's Plan Facing Scrutiny
The Minister of State for Housing and Planning has issued a Holding Direction to Three Rivers District Council, raising concerns over their Local Plan. Explore the details and implications of this move.
In a move that has sent ripples through the local development landscape, the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook MP, has issued a Holding Direction to Three Rivers District Council. This directive aims to pause the Council's ongoing work on its Local Plan, a crucial document that outlines the vision and framework for the district's future growth and development.
The Holding Direction, a powerful tool at the Minister's disposal, signals the government's concerns over the Council's approach to its Local Plan. According to the letter, the Minister believes that the Plan, in its current form, may fail to meet the required legal and policy tests, potentially jeopardizing the region's sustainable development aspirations.
Source: UK Government
