Linton Neighbourhood Plan 2014 to 2029 First NP for LCC to pass independent examination
Jill Bolton – Chairman: LNP Steering Group
Key points about Linton!
Why a Linton NP?
Stage 1 – Information Gathering
Stage 2 – Drafting Plan • Draft Vision and Objectives developed • Draft Policies drawn up – assisted by Planning Aid England • Identify list of village improvements – Projects List • Gather maps and photos!
Stage 3 Pre-submission to Final Draft NP • Pre-submission Draft (Reg 14) Consultation
June/August 2014
• Independent ‘Health Check’
January 2015
• Selection of Examiner
February 2015
• Final Draft Linton NP submitted to LCC
May 2015
• Independent Examination
July/August 2015
Examiner’s Report – General Comments • Commended the Consultation and Basic Conditions Statement • Consultation above and beyond required by legislation • Highly commended the collaborative approach with LCC • Transparent approach
• Exemplary approach to presenting policies
Examiner’s Report -Policies Policy A1: Design of Development
3 of 9 bullet points deleted Appendix deleted
Policy A2: Design of Extensions
Deleted
Policy A3 : Community Involvement
Slightly amended
Policy B1: Small Scale Development
Total amendment
Policy B2: PAS Site (The Ridge)
Deleted
Policy B3: Access to Facilities
Amended
Policy B4: Development Criteria; Highways
Deleted
Policy B5: Housing Type
NO CHANGE!
Examiner’s Report - Policies Policy C1 Village Facilities and Services
Slightly amended Table deleted
Policy D1 Footways and Public ROW
Total rewrite
Policy E1 Local Green Space
Slightly amended
Policy E2 Additional Open Space
Deleted
Policy F1 Local Business Support
Deleted
Policy F2 Broadband/Connectivity
Slightly amended
Examiner’s Report Recommended Linton NP to proceed to a Referendum Thursday, 17th December
Main Benefits • Becomes part of the LCC Local Plan – statutory document
• LCC must consider the LNP Policies when deciding planning applications • Project List of improvements
• Increased CIL at 25% • A village website
• A much stronger community spirit
Thank you and good luck!
www.lintonvillage.org
Summary • Keep it simple • Careful drafting of NP survey • Consultation log • Robust Justification and Evidence • Close liaison with LCC • Keep a sense of humour! • And don’t give up.
Immediate Action • Set up Plan preparation committee – Steering Group and Drafting Committee (+ToRs) • Agreed the Comms strategy • Built a village website • Set up a Consultation Log • Set up a Fundraising sub-committee for Plan