PRESS RELEASE

THE BILLERICAY DESIGN STATEMENT ASSOCIATION c/o The Loft, Crown Yard, High Street, Billericay CM12 9BX Wednesday 1 August 2007 PRESS RELEASE BDS Road Shows Roll On On 10 and 11 of August, the road show will be in the Waitrose store in the High Street, followed by Somerfield in Queens Park on 24 and 25 August. Times are: Waitrose    Friday 10 August - 10am to 7pm                  Saturday 11 August - 10am to 4pm Somerfield Friday 24 August - 10am to 7pm                  Saturday 25 August - 10am to 4pm The road shows are designed to let residents say what they think about building styles, roads, public transport, green belt, schools and environmental issues which affect the whole of Billericay as well as the High Street area. Displays will highlight the changing face of the Town and representatives will be on hand to answer questions and explain the objectives. The Design Statement is a planning document intended to supplement Basildon District Council's planning guidance within the Local Development Framework. It sets out the specific nature of the buildings and landscape which makes the town distinctive, with recommendations on how to encourage new development which will enhance and complement that which already exists. It will offer guidance to landowners, architects, builders and homeowners when preparing proposals and making alterations. The document will facilitate approval of planning applications and discourage unsympathetic developments. The Billericay Design Statement is being prepared by an independent Steering Group, a voluntary partnership of key members of the community, including the private sector, with support from Town and District Councils. More road shows are planned for other venues around the Town throughout the summer. Alternatively, people can access the BDSA website at www.billericaydsa.org.uk to take part in the consultation. For more information, contact Lynda Kelly on 01277 622618.