1. Deciding the priorities Evidence from the templates and from Parish Plans will form part of the evidence for the Core Strategy, but a range of other sources must also be taken into account. National Planning Policy Statements and the South East Plan requirements will have a major influence. The difficult part of using the template is deciding the priorities to put forward – this is a decision for Parishes but a process that we can help support.

2. Template

3. We suggest you describe three priorities under each of the following eight themes: Environment and green space Housing Transport and access Prosperity, employment and the economy Health and social care Learning, education and training Community safety Culture, sport, leisure and play

4. In addition to the template… If larger scale development is expected you may wish to start thinking about local site preferences so you are ready to discuss these with the Council Are there some areas of the Parish which, if developed, might facilitate the provision of local services? Could your village support sensitively designed housing or business growth?

5. Support Available Wealden District Council and Wealden Local Strategic Partnership are working together to support Parishes ‘Bridging’ template, on paper and on-line On-line resources: www.wealdencommunitystrategy.co.uk/parish_plans Officers available to answer questions about the LDF, Core Strategy and evidence Officers can come to Parish meetings and help with using the template

6. Support Available Michelle.patmore@wealden.gov.uk Michelle Patmore Community Engagement & Liaison Officer Planning Policy 01892 602456 Caroline Adcock LSP Liaison Officer Planning Policy 01892 602621 Caroline.adcock@wealden.gov.uk Do contact us ! For more information about the template, please contact John Proctor, Policy & Review Telephone: 01323 443223 or Email: john.proctor@wealden.gov.uk For more general information, you can also contact:

7. What are the next steps? We would like your input by the end of May 2008 so please get in touch soon if you would like help using the template. The Wealden Core Strategy Preferred Options will be published for consultation later this year, taking into consideration the feedback received. The plan may be further amended before being submitted to the Government in 2009 More detailed planning documents will be produced over the next few years; so there will be plenty of opportunity to stay involved!