Neighbourhood Planning Plan and deliver at the neighbourhood level Councillor Mike Jones, Leader, Cheshire West and Chester Councillor Graham Spencer, Chairman, Tattenhall & District Parish Council Councillor Carol Weaver, Chairman, TNDP Community Group

Referendum Held - 24 th October Eligible voters1822 Votes Cast 94552% No votes 38 YES VOTE 90596%

Content 1.Where is Cheshire West and Chester 2.What neighbourhood planning is taking place 3.Issues and some of our solutions 4.Case Study – Tattenhall 5.Any questions

Location of Cheshire West and Chester

Data from DCLG This data was informally gathered from internet monitoring and is being constantly updated CW&C Hot spot

Slide DCLG 11/13

What do we do to help? Dedicated Web site Preparing a Toolkit for Self Service Provide Guidance Notes and proforma Nominated planning staff Provided training – with partners – Planning Aid Help with site allocation Advise of leaflets and other logistics

Case Study - Tattenhall

Tattenhall Characteristics 8 miles south east of Chester Designated a rural Key Service Centres c 2000 population 1090 properties in total 847 of which are in Tattenhall 3 parishes of Tattenhall Newton-by-Tattenhall Gatesheath

Background History of engagement in planning Housing need survey WHY Parish Plan 2006 Village design statement 2009 Key actions include; –Affordable housing –Community facilities Key issues –Rural area –Ageing population – impact on future vitality and service provision –Housing affordability –Managed growth – housing and local employment

Front Runner

Progress to date April 2011Announced as Front Runner May 2011Launch event & Steering Group Est Autumn 2011Initial consultation May – Jun 2012 Vision and Objectives Consultation Nov – Dec 2012Draft Plan consultation Jan 2013Area Application Approved Jun – Jul 2013 Publicity Stage Consultation Aug 2013 Hearing Oct 2013Referendum Nov 2013 High Court – Judicial Review ? Mar - Apr 2014 Possible Plan “made” date

Community Engagement Terms of Reference A project plan with estimated timescales An estimated budget Consultations –Over 15 months carried out three rounds of Consultation –All were delivered to every household & many businesses in the Parish Information –Autumn /Winter 11. Leaflet inviting residents to initial consultation events – 4 questions –Early Summer 12. Vision and Objectives Document – 298 Responses –Winter 12 Draft NDP – 110 responses Over 4000 hours of time by working group

Referendum Held - 24 th October Eligible voters1822 Votes Cast 94552% No votes 38 YES VOTE 90596%

The Challenges No Up to date Local Plan No 5 Year Housing Supply Developer Pressure –Multiple applications (currently 15 “live” applications) –Planning Boards –Appeals and Public Enquiry Training for planning officers/LPA interpretation With all that – we have a LEGAL CHALLENGE!! Therefore our NDP is not yet full Planning Policy carrying the weight it should in the planning process

Lessons Learnt 1)Make it very clear, development and change will happen 2)A good team is essential 3)Stick to timelines as much as possible 4)Factor in when / if consultants will be required 5)Keep consultation periods concise 6)Be prepared to listen and change your views 7)DON’T listen to people who tell you, you can’t – YOU CAN 8)We are here to help – NP Champions network 9)Above all enjoy it

Any Questions?

Contact Details Cllr Mike Jones Web address Cllr Graham Spencer and Cllr Carol Weaver Web address