A statement of common ground is a written statement prepared jointly by the Local Planning Authority and a consultee who objects to the Core Strategy Submission document. The purpose of the statement of common ground is to set out the agreed factual information, leading to shorter proofs of evidence and saving time at the Examination in Public.
The statement should contain basic information on which the parties have agreed, such as the precise nature of the objection and proposed changes, a description of the policy/site, its planning history and the relevant planning policies in the Development Plan. The statement should not include opinion or comment. Matters which remain in dispute will be dealt with by the Inspector. The statement should complement the proofs of evidence and not duplicate them.
Ashfield Land Statement of Common Ground
Environment Agency
EEDA Statment of Common Ground
Highways Agency Primary Care Trust Andrew Martin Associates