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    Just in case anyone had missed DDC's "blaze" of publicity, the LDF Process has already entered its final stage and closes on 25 March.

    The Development Plan Documents (DPD) are published in order for representations to be made prior to submission to the Government.

    The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 states that the purpose of the examination is to consider whether the DPD complies with the legal requirements and is 'sound'.

    These documents are complex and the format of all responses require knowledge of the Government and Planning Inspectorate guidance on 'Legal Compliance' and tests of 'Soundness' as well as extensive research of the Development Plan Documents and DDC's Evidence Base. 'Legal Compliance' relates to way in which Dover District Council has prepared the published DPD. 'Soundness' relates to the actual content of the DPD and whether the DPD is justified, effective and consistent with national policy.

    I understand that over 11,000 responses were received last year in the LDF first stage - overwhelmingly opposed to large scale development at Whitfield and backing Option 1, ie the lowest number of homes.

    I understand the council's response was to increase still higher the number of houses planned.

    In the light of these statements, what notice has DDC taken of public opinion as expressed in the LDF? Would anyone from the council care to comment?

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