The Neighbourhood Plan

The plan will be delivered in 6 stages...

1.

Community Engagement and Consultation

Seeking the opinions of residents, businesses, organisations and stakeholders, so that the content of the plan is informed by the community.
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2.

Building the Evidence Base

The Plan must reflect current and emerging planning policy. Our topic groups will aim to predict what our communities will need. Anyone with enthusiasm or interest is welcome to join.
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3.

Writing the Plan

Translating our ideas into workable planning policies.
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4.

Pre Submission Consultation

The Plan will be publicised for at least six weeks before it can go to the final approval stage . It can still be altered at this stage.
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5.

Submission to the Local Authority

Following all consultations across our four communities, the plan will be submitted to the council . This process will be overseen by an independent planning consultant
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6.

Public Referendum

The finalised plan will be put to a community wide referendum. The Forum will support it - and if the majority of residents vote in favour, the Council will adopt it as official planning policy for the area.
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