Transcript Neighbourhood Planning

Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan
Team - Introduction
19th November 2012
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Neighbourhood Planning
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Introduced under localism act 2011
Aims to provide greater public influence and
involvement in the planning of their local area
Cannot conflict with the strategic policies of the local
plan
Can comprise
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A Neighbourhood Development Plan which sets out
the policies against which planning applications are
assessed (in parallel with those in the local plan)
A Neighbourhood Development Order which grants
planning permission for specified developments
A Community Right to Build order - a specific type of
Neighbourhood Development Order
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Limitations on neighbourhood planning
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Plans must
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The Local Planning Authority
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conform with the European Human Rights Act 1998
conform to Strategic policies in the Local Plan
not be used to prevent development of a Local Plan
be prepared by the Parish or Town Council if one exists
can give information and help but is not obliged to do so
cannot control the Neighbourhood Plan process
is required to check the proposed Plan to ensure it meets
legislative and elements of the local plan
Plans may
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require a Sustainability Report
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The Neighbourhood Plan process
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Set a designated area
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Prepare and Create the Plan, Consult
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Neighbourhood development plan
Neighbourhood development order(s)
Community Right to Build order(s)
Independent Examination
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Done, awaiting District Confirmation (expected December
2012)
Silver Leys and Meads Ward includes whole of ASRs
Examiner appointed by District Council with Town Council
agreement
Checks against legislative requirements
Referendum and Adoption => statutory force
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Objectives as set out by Council
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Primary objective
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Create binding plan/policies for the area which create a
sustainable addition to the Town
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Focus solely on ASRs initially
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Silver Leys and the Meads Ward including the ASRs
assumption that development will occur in line with the current Local
Development Plan (or successor documents)
Only actions and policies which are necessary or desirable as a
result of development on the ASRs
may be confined geographically to the ASRs or extend to the
whole neighbourhood area
Extend later
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Policies/actions required solely as a result of development lying
outside the ASRs will be considered later unless the development
in question is consequent upon or related to development within
the ASRs.
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Approach
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Focus on a Neighbourhood Development Plan (policies)
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neighbourhood development orders or a community right to
build orders may be included later if required
Limit the extent
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Explore approaches resulting in the need for only limited
documentation/policies which focus solely or principally on the
key issues for the neighbourhood area.
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Accountability and Consultation
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Town Council ultimately Accountable
Neighbourhood Plan Team
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Lead the development of the neighbourhood plan
first level of consultation
may consult others during the creation of the plan
Other statutory consultees
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Will be consulted later in accordance with the
regulations
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Team Terms of Engagement
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Respect the Primary Objectives
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Expectation that the process will be completed
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BIS3 and BIS8 of the Local plan 2007
other policies referred to therein
EHDC resolution10th December 2008 : “ASRs brought forward for development”.
Development will comply with the National Planning Policy framework.
Members are not indicating support for District Policies
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The work of Team will be overseen by the Neighbourhood Plan Task and Finish Group
The Task and Finish Group will report periodically to Full Council on progress
Approval of the Town Council required prior to submission for independent examination.
Respect Assumptions: That ASRs 1-5 will be developed substantially in accordance with
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Council does not rule out the possibility that the process may be curtailed if objective achieved
Expected output: neighbourhood development plan, development order(s) may be included if necessary
Overseen by Council Task and Finish Group, Draft to be approved by Council
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The creation of a binding plan/policies for the ASRs and immediately affected areas which result in the creation of a desirable
addition to the Town.
Free to challenge them outside the activities of the team on condition that the publicity surrounding such challenges does not
undermine their participation in the Neighbourhood Plan
Attendance Expectations
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At least two thirds of ordinary meetings
Apologies to be given if not attending
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Homework
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Positive and Professional Cooperation expected
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Don’t feel obliged to volunteer for a task, but if you agree to do something please complete it
No ‘filibustering’ or other techniques to delay progress
respect the views of other members
Meeting format
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Combination, Formally chaired and more interactive workshops/brainstorming sessions
Sub groups where appropriate
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Law and Guidance
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National Planning Policy Framework
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What is Neighbourhood Planning?
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One page overview
How to Shape where you live – a guide to
neighbourhood planning
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The latest national planning regulations
We must conform
Booklet describing the process in more detail with references
Excellent introduction, recommended read
Legislative note
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neighbourhood planning is governed by both primary legislation
and regulation
the Council staff and Councillors offer to brief the team at
relevant points in the process
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Local Documentation
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Bishop’s Stortford Town Plan (including survey results) and Town Plan Update
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Bishop’s Stortford Town Council Consolidated Strategic and Town Plan 2012
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Neighbourhood plan must not conflict.
Will be succeeded in 2014
Draft of new plan available early 2013, weight will increase with time
Bishop’s Stortford Conservation Area Appraisal (Draft)
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Identifies several key issues
East Herts Local Plan 2007 (Relevant extracts)
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Visionary statement for Town
Notes from October Workshop between Town Council and BSNC
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Visionary statement for Town
Bishop’s Stortford Peoples’ Vision (Civic Federation)
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The strategic plan for the Council and the updated actions from the Town Plan
Bishop’s Stortford 2020 Vision
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Town plan includes extensive survey of residents views (2009)
Relevant ones may be taken into account
Update includes progress since 2009
Recent document assessing existing buildings
Probably of interest a little later in process
East Herts Council’s Planning Brief (ASRs) – not yet available
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Will be made available when published
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Identification of High level issues
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Green spaces inc Foxdells, northern meads
Employment Opportunities/business centre, Support to local
businesses, large employment site
Traffic impact including impact elsewhere
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CF are letting a study contract
Community Transport
Entrances and Exits, road infrastructure
Sustainability, Impact on environment & wildlife, renewable
sources
Sports facilities
Schools, nursery, primary, secondary
Health
Affordable accommodation for youngsters
Communications technology infrastructure
This and no more?
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