Owl says: Seems those traffic jams into and out of Exeter are not going to get better any time soon.
“… The preparation of the GESP has been held up by a number of factors. These include a significant and ongoing review of national planning and housing policies, a very high response to the “call for sites” with over 700 sites made available, and the need to resolve complex transport issues associated with the plan, particularly in the Exeter area, including extensive modelling, roadside interviews and scheme assessment.
“This work is still ongoing and will inform a key element of the GESP strategy. It is not expected that the transport work will be ready before the end of 2018, given the complexities and in particular the need to ensure that Highways England are content with the work.
“The NPPF review is expected to be complete in the summer of 2018. These factors mean that the draft plan is not likely to be ready before spring 2019.
“In order to avoid issues of Purdah associated with the local elections in May 2019 it is therefore now proposed that the draft plan should be published in June 2019.”
The purpose of preparing the Greater Exeter Strategic Plan is to have a joined-up vision and aspirations for the area.
The local authorities are working together, engaging with stakeholders and communities, to prepare a new joint plan.
The GESP will sit above District-level Local and community Neighbourhood Plans, taking a long-term strategic view to ensure important decisions about development and investment are coordinated. …”
https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/18-month-delay-draft-greater-1505396
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