Written statements to inspectors’ matters, stage one

The inspectors requested the submission of the written statements to their matters, issues and questions for those topics considered for stage one hearings (held in the week beginning 20 November 2023) first.

Written responses to the stage two matters, issues and questions were provided later. View the written statements to inspectors’ matters, stage two webpage here.

Stage one matter statement responses

Matter one: legal compliance and general plan-making

Council response to the inspector:

Further statements by respondents:

Matter 2: spatial strategy

Council response to the inspector:

Further statements by respondents:

Matter 3a: housing needs

Council response to the inspector:

Further statements by respondents: 

Matter 4: economic growth

Council response to the inspector:

Further statements by respondents: 

Matter 5a: Gatwick Airport

Council response to the inspector:

Further statements by respondents: 

Matter 8b: character, design, and heritage – issue 2 water neutrality

Council response to the inspector:

Further statements by respondents: