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Neighbourhood Planning

Neighbourhood Planning. Stella Scrivener. Planning Aid – Engaging Communities in Planning. www.rtpi.org.uk/planningaid stella.scrivener@planningaid.rtpi.org.uk 0203 206 1894. Neighbourhood Planning.

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Neighbourhood Planning

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  1. Neighbourhood Planning Stella Scrivener

  2. Planning Aid – Engaging Communities in Planning www.rtpi.org.uk/planningaid stella.scrivener@planningaid.rtpi.org.uk 0203 206 1894

  3. Neighbourhood Planning “When people know that they will get proper support to cope with the demands of new development; when they have a proper say over what new homes will look like; and when they can influence where those homes go, they have reasons to say “yes” to growth.” Greg Clark (November 2010)

  4. Neighbourhood Planning Neighbourhood planning is a key part of the Localism Act. It gives local communities greater power to shape development by having a direct role in the development of planning policies at a local level. Within Surrey Heath, neighbourhood planning can be undertaken by Parish Councils or Neighbourhood Forums, with Surrey Heath Borough Council providing assistance and making necessary decisions at key stages. http://www.surreyheath.gov.uk/planning/planningpolicyandconservation/neighbourhood.htm

  5. Neighbourhood Plans A plan allows the local community to create a vision and planning policies for the use and development of land in a neighbourhood. For example, where new homes and businesses can be built and what they should look like. Neighbourhood Development Plans can be general or more detailed, depending on what is important to local people. They must however, be in conformity with the strategic policies in the Council's adopted Core Strategy and should not be used to promote a lower level of development. http://www.surreyheath.gov.uk/planning/planningpolicyandconservation/nbhdevplans.htm

  6. Part of the Planning System National Government documents Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) 2004 & 2008 Acts Secondary legislation (Regulations & Orders) National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Saved Policies of the Adopted Local Plan 2000 Core Strategy 2012 Community Infrastructure Levy Policy Consultation closed 4th November Produced by Surrey Heath Neighbourhood Plans Produced by Chobham

  7. Meeting the basic conditions • have regard to national policies • ensure they contribute towards sustainable development • be in general conformity with the strategic policies of the local plan (Council will advise on this) • be compatible with EU obligations (SEA where relevant, human rights et al) • have regard to desirability of preserving the settings of listed building(s) • have regard to desirability of preserving the character and appearance of any conservation area(s)

  8. NP 5 Community Referendum 4 3 Independent Check 2 Preparing your Plan 1 Agreeing The Neighbourhood Preparing your plan - overview

  9. Preparing your Neighbourhood Plan Plan Making • A plan can be a single policy or a hundred policies • It must be in line with the strategic policies of the Local Plan • It is essential to establish strong working relationship with LPA • It is essential that there is wide and inclusive community engagement

  10. The next steps • Identify key issues from engagement • Create a Vision and Objectives • Explore Options – both policies and projects • Gather evidence ‘the facts’ • Engage further – interactive, questionnaires, • Remember ‘live, work and do business’, ‘developers and landowners. • Produce draft policies – intentions, justifications and policies.

  11. The Referendum “Do you want Surrey Heath Borough Council to use the neighbourhood plan for Chobham to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?.” The Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) regulations 2012 Schedule 1

  12. Referendums to date… • Upper Eden – 33% turnout , 90% voted Yes • Exeter St James – 21% turnout, 92% voted Yes • Thame – 40% turnout, 76% voted Yes • Tattenhall – 52% turnout, 96% voted Yes

  13. 1st Neighbourhood Plan successfully passed independent examination • Referendum in March • Covers 17 Parish Councils • Contains 6 policies including; affordable housing, housing on farms for local people, homes for older people, and housing density

  14. 2nd Neighbourhood Plan successfully passed independent examination • Referendum in May • Covers St James ward approx. 2,500 households • Contains 25 policies including; protecting green space, student accommodation, creation of community hub and restricting Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)

  15. Examined in Feb 2013 • Market Town in South Oxfordshire • Covers approx. 5,000 households • Contains 53 policies including; site allocations for housing and employment, also policies on retail, design, environment, heritage and views to the countryside

  16. Useful links: • Neighbourhood Planning Roadmap http://mycommunityrights.org.uk/ • Neighbourhood Planning hints, tips and resources www.ourneighbourhoodplanning.org.uk • Neighbourhood Plans ready for examination www.pinterest.com/nplanning/neighbourhood-plans/

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