The Regulation 14 Consultation ran from 24 October – 30 December 2022 – the comments and responses are available to view on this page
Responses to the Regulation 14 Consultation
Master File of Comments & Responses:
Consultation Comments & Responses Master File (Open Document Spreadsheet)
Consultation Comments – too long to include on Master File:
- Appendix 59 – Cornwall Council Environmental Resilience & Adaptation Team
- Appendix 61 – Historic England
- Appendix 64 – Tetlow King on behalf of LiveWest
- Appendix 66 – Marine Management Organisation
- Appendix 67 – Morrab Library Trustees
- Appendix 70 – Natural England
- Appendix 71 – NHS Property Services
- Appendix 74 – West Cornwall Health Watch
- Appendix 78 – Cornwall Council Policy Team
- Appendix 79 – Individual Resident
Responses from PZNP – too long to include on Master File:
- Appendix 22 – PZ Civic Society
- Appendix 61 – Historic England
- Appendix 64 – Tetlow King Planning for LiveWest
- Appendix 74 – West Cornwall Health Watch
- Appendix 78 – Cornwall Council Policy Team
- Appendix 79 – Individual Resident – ‘Green Buffers Paul’
- Appendix 79 – Individual Resident – ‘Other General Response – Focus on Penzance’
- Appendix 79 – Individual Resident – ‘PZ Response Design’
What’s it all about?
The consultation which took place in Autumn 2022 gave all residents in the Civil Parish of Penzance access to the draft Penzance Neighbourhood Plan and a chance to give their feedback.
The consultation (called the “Regulation 14” or “Pre-submission” consultation) must take place for a minimum of six weeks and is a requirement of the process set out in legislation.
We have also consulted with a prescribed list of other consultees such as Government Agencies (like the Environment Agency, Natural England, and Historic England), Cornwall Council and others likely to have an interest in the Plan. As the “qualifying body”, Penzance Council has overall responsibility for the Plan and consultation process.
A leaflet drop took place in October to inform residents and businesses about the consultation. Local organisations and community groups, and a statutory list of consultees were contacted directly about the consultation.
When did the consultation start and end?
The Regulation 14 Consultation period started on Monday 24th October 2022 and ended on Friday 30th December 2022.
All comments and feedback on the draft Plan needed to be received by Friday 30 December 2022 to be considered.
How can I view the draft Plan?
The draft Plan and associated appendices is available to view online:
Our evidence base which supports the Plan’s policies, along with previous consultation results, is available to view on Our Evidence Base page.
A paper copy of the draft Plan and Appendices are also available to view at Penzance Council’s offices:
Penlee Centre
Penlee Park
Penzance
TR18 4HE
(Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm)
Community Drop-In Events
A series of community drop-in events were planned across the Parish, with members of the Community Link Group and Town Councillors present, to discuss the Plan and answer your questions.
Find your nearest drop-in event:
| Date | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 24th October 2022 | St John’s Hall, The Mayor’s Parlour | 3pm – 7pm |
| Thursday 27th October 2022 | The Pulse Venue (Royal British Legion), Bolitho Rd, Heamoor | 3pm – 7pm |
| Friday 28th October 2022 | Sainsbury’s Foyer, Eastern Green | 3pm – 7pm |
| Monday 31st October 2022 | Alverton School | 3:15pm – 7pm |
| Thursday 3rd November 2022 | The Centre, Newlyn | 3pm – 7pm |
| Monday 7th November 2022 | The Lescudjack Centre, Penmere Close, Treneere | 3pm – 7pm |
| Wednesday 9th November 2022 | Paul Village Hall | 3pm – 7pm |
| Thursday 10th November 2022 | Gulval Village Hall | 3pm – 7pm |
| Monday 14th November 2022 | Solomon Browne Memorial Hall, Mousehole | 3pm – 7pm |
How could you respond to the consultation?
Online
You could respond to the consultation by filling in our online form (the consultation officially opens on Monday 24th October 2022 and runs until Friday 30th December 2022).
The Regulation 14 Consultation has now closed and the results are being collated.
Drop-Off Points
From Monday 24th October 2022 hard copy comment forms were available to collect and submit comments in the ballot box at the following locations:
- The Centre, Newlyn
- The Kings Arms, Paul
- Costcutter, Heamoor
- St John’s Hall, Penzance
- Solomon Browne Memorial Hall, Mousehole
- Penzance Council Offices
Opening days and times for these locations vary so please check their websites before visiting.
The comment forms were available at the locations listed above or you could download the form in advance, fill it in, and take to your nearest drop-off point from Monday 24 October.
All comments must be received by Friday 30th December 2022.
The Regulation 14 Consultation has now closed and the results are being collated.
By email
You could download a comments form and, once complete, email to: [email protected] (please include ‘Neighbourhood Plan’ in the subject line).
The Regulation 14 Consultation has now closed and the results are being collated.
Have a question about the consultation?
If you have any queries during the consultation period or if you require the draft Plan and Appendices in a different format, please contact Penzance Council:
Email: [email protected] or Tel: 01736 363405
What happens after this consultation?
Community Link Group will consider all comments
Following the consultation, the Community Link Group (CLG) will consider the comments received and document responses and potential changes to the draft Plan – changes can be made to the draft Plan as a result of this consultation, it is not set in stone!
Other changes might be necessary as a result of a Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Regulation Appropriate Assessment which are also being carried out on the Plan. These assessments test the Plan’s policies against a series of environmental and sustainability criteria and are a required part of the Plan making process. Once these assessments have been completed they will be made available on Our Evidence Base page.
Approval by Penzance Council
When changes have been made by the Community Link Group in response to public comments and the external assessments, the draft Plan and associated documents will need to be formally approved by Penzance Council before it can be submitted to Cornwall Council.
Submission to Cornwall Council
The final draft of the Plan will be submitted to Cornwall Council who will run a further public consultation (required by law) and arrange for an independent Examination (carried out by an independent Examiner) which tests the Plan against the Governments rules for Neighbourhood Plans, called the “Basic Conditions”. After the independent Examination, there are likely to be further changes to the draft Plan to make sure it meets these conditions.
Referendum
The final version of the Plan will proceed to a local Referendum, run by Cornwall Council, where those living in the civil Parish of Penzance who are registered on Cornwall Council’s Electoral Register will have the opportunity to vote to decide whether or not the Plan should be brought “into force” so that Cornwall Council can “make” (adopt) the Plan as a statutory Plan.
If the Plan is adopted, Cornwall Council will use the Plan in determining planning applications alongside the Local Plan and other Cornwall Council planning policies and guidance.