05 Moving Forward

5.1 The Area Action Plan Process

5.1.1 As a statutory Development Plan Document, the AAP is being prepared in accordance with regulations set by Central Government. The process and the proposed time scale are set out below:

• Issues and Options consultation: October - November 2009

• Preferred Options consultation: August - October 2010

• Pre-submission consultation: May - June 2011

• Submission to the Secretary of State: July 2011

• Examination in Public: November 2011

• Adoption: June 2012

5.1.2 The first stage in the process above is the culmination of a period of research and analysis that has involved evidence gathering and working with key stakeholders within the AAP area.

5.1.3 We are at the stage of seeking your views on the Issues and Options report to feed into future work. There will be further opportunities for community involvement at later stages of the AAP process as outlined above.

5.2 Sending in your views

Figure 110: Millennium Beacon, Bellingham Lane,
Rayleigh

5.2.1 The feedback received from this Issues and Options draft will play an important role in the development of the Rayleigh Town Centre Area Action Plan.

(1) 5.2.2 An online facility has been created that enables comments to be submitted quickly and easily, as well as providing the respondent with instant confirmation of receipt. The facility can be found at the following web address: http//rochford.jdi-consult.net/ldf/

5.2.3 We recognise that not everyone has access to the Internet and that it is important that no one is excluded from participating. If you wish to submit your views but are unable to do so online, please contact the Planning Policy team at the Council on 01702 318191.

5.2.4 The consultation period will last until 30th January 2010. Please ensure that any comments that you have on the document are received before this time.