Have your say on latest development plans

Have your say on latest development plans The Development Strategy will be the main planning document for Central Bedfordshire, and sets out new policies for development including how many houses and jobs are needed and where they should go; and more detailed policies which will be used to determine planning applications. Go on-line to find out more and have your say on the latest development plans. Wind Energy Development The Council is publishing guidance in respect of wind energy development in Central Bedfordshire. This is the first of a series of notes (yet to be produced) on renewable energy which will eventually become Supplementary Planning Documents. Go on-line today to give your feedback. The closing date is 11 February 2013. Community Infrastructure Levy The Council is consulting residents and businesses on its proposal to introduce a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) on new developments within Central Bedfordshire. CIL is a tax on new developments which the Council may adopt to fund new infrastructure needed to support growth including transport improvements; new schools; open space and community buildings. CIL is collected by the Council and applied per square metre of new development to most new buildings. Find out more on our website, and have your say by 25 February.