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The Council are currently consulting on the International Advanced Manufacturing Park Area Action Plan.
The New IAMP AAP
In July 2024 the Councils launched a consultation on a new IAMP AAP. Once adopted this will set out a new planning framework for the IAMP.
A consultation on the first draft stage of the IAMP AAP (Regulation 18) launched on Monday 29 July 2024 and will close at 5pm on Monday 23rd September 2024. A copy of the draft document is provided below.
IAMP Area Action Plan (PDF) [4MB]
Statement of Representations Procedure - Regulation 18 (PDF) [133KB]
All representations should be received by 5pm on Monday 23 September 2024 and submitted to planningpolicy@sunderland.gov.uk or by letter to the Planning Policy Team, Sunderland City Council, Sunderland City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland, SR1 3AA.
Evidence Base
The Councils also welcome comments on the supporting evidence base for the draft AAP which is provided below.
IAMP AAP - Sustainability Appraisal (incorporating SEA) - Regulation 18 (PDF) [1MB]
IAMP Employment Land Position Statement (PDF) [2MB]
Green Belt and Safeguarded Land Justification Report (PDF) [1MB]
IAMP AAP - Habitat Regulations Assessment (PDF) [190KB]
Wind Energy Evidence Paper - Regulation 18 (PDF) [1MB]
IAMP AAP - Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (PDF) [4MB]
IAMP AAP Level Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Appendix B – Excel (gi.ui.mediatype.xls) [100KB]
All representations received will be taken into consideration in drafting the next version of the AAP, alongside any changes to national policy and guidance.
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