Dudley Borough Local Plan Scoping Consultation Document

Appendix 3. Scoping Consultation Questions

Q1. Is there anything further that the Council should consider in relation to the preparation of the new Local Plan?

Q2. Is there anything further that the Council should consider in relation to the emerging SDS for the WMCA area and other neighbouring SDSs?

Q3. What strategic planning matters should the Council consider to ensure effective cooperation with neighbouring and other relevant local authorities and public bodies?

Q4. Do you have any comments to make on the local plan timetable?

Q5. Is this the right approach to consultation and engagement for the new Local Plan?

Q6. Are there any other key principles that should be incorporated into the consultation and engagement strategy?

Q7. Are there any other methods for consultation and engagement that should be considered?

Q8. Are there any other criteria we could use to ensure our consultations are clear, well publicised, accessible, convenient and transparent – particularly where they can support us engaging hard to reach group?

Q9. Do you have any comments to make on the proposed scope of the plan at this stage?

Q10. Do you think there is a need for any supplementary plans at this stage?

Q11. Do you have any comments to make on the Council’s initial assessment of which policies may no longer be required taking account of emerging NDMPs?

Q12. Is there any other baseline data the Council should be considering?

Q13. Are there any other key issues that should be considered?

Q14. Do you agree with the analysis of the key issues and the SWOT

Q15. Are there other Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats we should consider when determining the ‘key priories; of our vision and measurable outcomes?

Q16. Do you have any comments on what the Vision for the new Dudley Borough Local Plan should include?

Q17. Do you have any comments on the measurable outcomes that the Vision should be accompanied by?

Q18. Do you agree with the key steps for developing the spatial options outlined at this stage

Q19. Do you agree with the ‘gateway constraints’ identified?

Q20. Do you agree that sites which are substantially affected by such constraints should be excluded from the spatial option and site selection process at this stage of plan-making? This would apply to the consideration of options and sites within and outside the existing urban area, and brownfield and greenfield land.

Q21. Do you have any comments on what updates or amendments may be required to the site assessment methodology used for the Dudley Local Plan (2026)?

Q22. Do you have any comments on the potential evidence base at this stage?

Q23. Are you aware of specific up to date evidence base documents which can or should be used to inform the new Dudley Borough Local Plan from your own or other organisations?

Q24. Is there any other evidence you feel we may need to inform our new Local Plan that would be relevant and proportionate?