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Localism & Neighbourhood Planning
Pat Steward
Feb 2012
www.torbay.gov.uk
Localism
The Localism Act 2011 sets out a series of
changes in law to achieve a substantial
and lasting shift in power from central
government to local communities.
Big changes in planning!!
Regulations yet to set out exactly
what changes, but…..
Old system
National
RSS /
Structure Plans
LP / LDF
Area Action Plans
Development
Planning always tried to
be inclusive, but..
“Tell us and we
forget…..”
1000:52
Sustainable
Growth
Local Development
Plan
NPPF
New system
Neighbourhood
Plan
Neighbourhood
Plan
Neighbourhood
Plan
“Tell us and we
forget;
show us and
we remember;
involve us and
we
understand.”
Is there a Contradiction between
Localism and Growth?
Growth
Big Messages
• Get on with it – local councils, communities and land owners
should not hold back on doing work; delay is not an option; take a
less risk averse approach.
• Not nimbyism – Localism is very different from nimbyism; there are
new funding streams for communities that support growth / change;
no change and no growth – as an entrenched position – is not seen
as an option by Government.
• Planning, but without the system – there is now less emphasis on
the ‘system’ or process, and more emphasis on creativity,
innovation, participation, integration and high quality outcomes.
• Consensus – there is a need for an inclusive approach that builds
consensus, rather than an exclusive approach dominated by a
vociferous minority; we need to tap into the views, expertise and
resource of the ‘quiet majority’.
• Core Strategy - Must move forward with this and quickly; will set
baseline levels for neighbourhood plans; get involved
In Torbay
LDP
B
T
Parallel tracking
12 – 15 months
P
Spatial Strategy
using existing buildings where
possible (e.g. NHB & vacant
properties)
Spaceless
edge of towns,
sustainable green field,
benefits, £s for
infrastructure
Strategic
Smart
PDL and urban sites;
smart business space;
family housing; town
centres
Constrained,
balanced growth
• Mainly urban areas
• Some greenfield, with
community support
• Parallel tracking = £s for
regeneration and
infrastructure
• 10,000 new homes (9,300 to
consume own smoke)
• 15,000 jobs
• Split roughly as follows to
reflect ‘capacity’ and needs
• Torquay: 4K houses; 5K +
jobs
• Paignton: 5K houses; 4K +
jobs
• Brixham: 1K houses: 1K +
jobs
Not just homes……..
What are Neighbourhood Plans
• Those that know about and care for an area also plan for it –
communities determining their own futures
• led by the community - Neighbourhood Forums (residential,
business, interest);
• Building neighbourhoods – not stopping growth; should deliver
growth in excess of levels in the Core Strategy.
• Part of statutory Development Plan
• Need to be examined and approved by a local referendum
(although this may change in emerging Regulations).
• Local Development Orders- can extend local permitted
development rights.
• Community Right To Build- communities can develop land
• ‘Chapters’ for smaller communities / areas, setting out needs etc..
Who?
LOCAL
AUTHORITY
AS MAIN
RESOURCE
/FACILITATOR /
ADVISOR
COMMUNITY
LAND OWNERS & DEVELOPERS
NEIGHBOURHOOD
FORUM AT HEART
– LEADING ON
ENGAGEMENT
KEY STAKEHOLDERS
How?
Getting started
Forum set up; business plan; inclusive; skills audit; roles; sustainability
appraisal; history.
Developing a Vision and Objectives
Review Core Strategy visions for towns; profiling community; appraisal of
place; priorities; the art of the possible; engagement
Developing a Plan
Detailed assessment of potential / benefits/ impacts; Neighbourhood
Development Orders; Right to Build Orders; 5 – 10 year delivery plan
Testing the Plan
Torbay Council approval; referendum; independent examination
Who is doing what?
• Established Forum in each NP area; properly constituted
etc
• Brixham Peninsula: Chair - Jackie Stockman; Brixham
Design Statement; CGB catching up.
• Paignton: Chair – David Watts; SWOT; 3 sub-groups:
Town Centre & Seafront; Rest of Plan area; Community
Engagement
• Torquay: Chair – Suzie Colley; sub-groups include
youth, town centre regeneration; sustainable
communities; tourism.
• Princes Foundation support