Comment

Representation ID: 5072

Received: 20/12/2022

Respondent: Goldfinch TPS

Agent: Goldfinch TPS

Consultation Portal (Opus Consult) Local Plan consultation

Have concerns in relation to the use of the Consultation Portal (Opus Consult) which is being used by the Council to support Local Plan preparation. The Local Plans Consultation Portal (Opus Consult) is unclear and highly confusing for members of the public, community pressure groups, local businesses and other key stakeholders. The Consultation Portal is not fit-for-purpose.
This creates a highly restrictive approach and forms a barrier to effective community engagement. These types of public consultation portals, which are both highly ineffective and unnecessarily complex, are not effective ways for Local Planning Authorities (LPA’s) to consult local communities for Local Plan Reviews.