Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Chris Hinchey Slaugham Parish Council Neighbourhood Planning Committee Chairman

Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Slaugham Parish is part of the central area of Mid Sussex District So …. Where IS Slaugham Parish ??

Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Warninglid Slaugham Pease Pottage Handcross

Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan  What is a Neighbourhood Plan?  Why did we need it?  How we did it – so far ?  Detail of the Plan  Communication  How was it written?  Our difficulties

Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Why did we need it? Developer threat Developer makes the profit Developer driven development Different priority Not for Parish benefit

Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan The National Planning Policy Framework states: “Neighbourhood planning gives communities direct power to develop a shared vision for their neighbourhood and deliver the sustainable development they need. Parishes … can use neighbourhood planning to set planning policies ….to determine decisions on planning applications; and grant planning permission through Neighbourhood Development Orders and Community Right to Build Orders for specific development which complies with the order (para.183).

Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan How did we do it? We had Parish Plan Some village design statements Housing needs survey

Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Identify resources and assistance needed NeedSolution Planning expertiseEngage consultants Community surveyEngage AIrS Working groupForm NP Committee and agree terms of reference

Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan NDP Steering Group Chris Hinchey (Chair) Sally Mclean (Clerk) Councillors Slaugham Parish Council Handcross Focus Group Pease Pottage Focus Group Warninglid Focus Group Slaugham Focus Group AIrS Action in rural Sussex Planning Consultants rCOH Structure following 16 th May Workshop

Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan STANDING ORDERS ~ APPENDIX 6 NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING COMMITTEE CONSTITUTION To develop a Neighbourhood Plan, for a sustainable and vibrant thriving rural community, driven by the needs and aspirations of the people in Slaugham Parish. Not less than 4 members of the Council, no more than 8 members in total. Chairman of each Standing Committee together with the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Council are ex-officio. A quorum consists of 4 or more. POWERS AND DUTIES 1.Develop a shared vision for the Neighbourhood 2.Choose potential locations where new homes, shops offices and other developments should be built, should they be part of the plan outcome 3.Influence policy on new buildings design and features 4.Identify and protect important local green spaces 5.To consider all potential sites identified for development relating to the Parish and to comment thereon to the District Council as part of the Neighbourhood Plan 6.Identify a clear communications strategy 7.Facilitate sub-committees/working.steering groups which will enable a community, including both residents and businesses, to achieve different things and so communities should consider what they want to achieve first, and then decide which mechanism will best enable them to do this. 8.The Group financially appraised the project and set budget – to operate within initial budget of 10k and to report to the Parish Council the status of expenditure on a regular basis. 9.Carry out planning and NHP Consultation to assist in the productions and publication once the above consultation process is complete to ensure it is a robust document and will withstand a referendum 10.At the discretion of the Chairman, and with the agreement of the Committee, £1,000 may be spent without referral to Council provided the expenditure is within the budget Communicate !

Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Mar PC form and adopt NDP C’tteeMay – Raise awareness exhibitions in each villageMay – Workshops, chose “Focus Group” leadersJune - NP C’ttee formedJuly – Questionnaire topics identifiedAug - Questionnaire designed by AIrS Communicate

Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan NPPF Parish Character, Countryside (AONB) HousingBusiness Community facilities Traffic and transport Common issues

Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Elastic timeframe

Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Workshop defined the range and nature of the policies Publicity

Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan What is a Communication Plan? Describes how we intend to communicate Right messages to the Right people at the Right time Keeps everyone informed Gives a consistent message Communicate !

Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Why should we have a Communication Plan? Two way communication vital Assists community wide involvement Ensures every resident, business and landowner has the opportunity to comment and influence BudgetRecommended a budget to cover two years at least ReviewCommunication progress/ success reviewed at every NDP committee meeting

Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Communication mediums 1.Parish News/magazine 2.Leaflet Drops 3.Posters 4.Regular public meetings and consultation Events 5.Notice Boards 6. and Website 7.Use of local Network Groups 8.Open publication of minutes 9.Press releases and Local Newspapers – articles

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Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Difficulties Feedback types Positive comments from community Complaints

Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Difficulties Not understanding Can’t/won’t understand Process and implementation Detail and reasoning for actions and conclusions The roadmap of the process - how we got here Nimby Single interest groups Refuse to take on board information May be very vocal People may not read/understand what is shown to them Accusations of “master plan” and “conspiracy”

Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan What we could have done better Earlier understanding of the full process Regulations new Earlier communication plan Slow downNeeded to address specific developer threats

Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Slaugham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Neighbourhood Plan Good luck ! Thank you for listening Any questions?