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[yepthatguy]

Yes, and yes.

Is this the page for SDO announcements do you think?

Special Development Orders: Decisions

Planning permissions granted by means of a Special Development Order. Only applies to England.

www.gov.uk

I noticed there is an option for receiving emails when the page updates.

So I’m guessing it’s now non universal consultation, so gov make the docs public and maybe local parishes might do smaller local events to make it accessible to all.

 

[yepthatguy]

That's brilliant, thanks for sharing Rob.

So anyone can view the documents (once the consultation process opens) - can anyone comment on them too?

I'm tempted to go see them in person somewhere, just because I think that would be fascinating!

I’ve got a feeling next Thursday is going to be a busy day on here!!!

According to Rob’s PDF this could be the magic link for 12pm next Thursday..

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/request-for-planning-permission-entertainment-resort-complex-bedford

 

[rob@rar]

So I’m guessing it’s now non universal consultation, so gov make the docs public and maybe local parishes might do smaller local events to make it accessible to all.

I don't think local parish councils will be running consultation events as it's not their consultation to run. The planning application documents will be available online and viewable in person at three venues (the relevant government department in London, Bedford Council in Bedford, and Central Bedfordshire Council in Shefford).

 

[EllieB]

The letter (pdf) implies that the government office is actually in Wolverhampton, not London. So I guess that's good for anyone north of Bedford!

Do you think there's any difference seeing them in person to seeing the online documents?

 

[yepthatguy]

I don't think local parish councils will be running consultation events as it's not their consultation to run. The planning application documents will be available online and viewable in person at three venues (the relevant government department in London, Bedford Council in Bedford, and Central Bedfordshire Council in Shefford).

Wow, so you reckon nothing will be done locally for those who can’t get to those locations and have no internet access?

I wonder how the locals will react to that…

I’ll be checking the web next Thursday of course.

 

[rob@rar]

The letter (pdf) implies that the government office is actually in Wolverhampton, not London. So I guess that's good for anyone north of Bedford!

Ah, well spotted. That'll teach me to read my emails properly!

Do you think there's any difference seeing them in person to seeing the online documents?

Nope, it will be the same documents online or available to consult in person. I'm guessing there will be a lot, hundreds maybe thousands of pages, much of which will be fairly technical and rather unintelligible to most of us. But I'm hoping there will be some juicy nuggets of info which will get us theme park fans salivating...

 

[xtpower]

Ah, well spotted. That'll teach me to read my emails properly!

Nope, it will be the same documents online or available to consult in person. I'm guessing there will be a lot, hundreds maybe thousands of pages, much of which will be fairly technical and rather unintelligible to most of us. But I'm hoping there will be some juicy nuggets of info which will get us theme park fans salivating...

I'm especially looking forward to see if the top right corner has changes, not overly fussed about lack of IP hints. But if that top right corner is markedly different my LOTR dream still lives.

 

[rob@rar]

Wow, so you reckon nothing will be done locally for those who can’t get to those locations and have no internet access?

Those closest to the site will have the documents on their doorstep, in Bedford, if they don't have access to the online documents. But these days the number of people who don't have internet access is vanishingly small, even if they have to visit their local library to get help getting online. Such facilities will be available in most towns. It's true that you can't give direct access to everyone in a convenient manner, but with more and more information about planning being freely available online it's never been easier for the general public to see this information. For those that don't have internet access and are determined to see the documents in the comfort of their own home there's always the option to pay for a printed copy...

 

[Alicia]

I'm guessing there will be a lot, hundreds maybe thousands of pages, much of which will be fairly technical and rather unintelligible to most of us.

Stop, I can't get any more excited than I already am

 

[rob@rar]

Stop, I can't get any more excited than I already am

Finally something for you to get your teeth in to! I'm looking forward to your video dissecting the info when we finally get to see it.

 

[EllieB]

Stop, I can't get any more excited than I already am

I genuinely can't explain how excited I am to pore over technical documents that would make most people's eyes glaze over, haha.

And also to watch your analysis of all the things I missed!