A government document announcing its plan said the site would accommodate 'single adult male' asylum seekers and it would use a 'phased approach'
But after approving the local plan on Thursday, the council said it has had little correspondence from the Home Office, just a pre-action protocol letter saying the government could not provide a substantive response until 6 April - and would seek to reply by 14 April.to reply by.The council said it maintains the use of RAF Scampton for asylum seeker housing is"irrational" and accused the Home Office of failing to gain appropriate planning permission to use the site.
"Today is a landmark moment as any future proposals for the site will be required to follow due process and conform with this policy."This work demonstrates that the council takes a considered, planned and strategic approach to planning for the long-term development and regeneration needs of our communities.
"These accommodation sites will house asylum seekers in basic, safe and secure accommodation as they await a decision on their claim.
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