1. Are you ready for Localism Neighbourhood Planning and the Community Right to Build Alyson Linnegar 15 June 2012

2. Presentation Outline Planning Framework What is a neighbourhood plan How to prepare one Community Right to Build What are the advantages Next steps

3. National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Published in March 2012 Presumption in favour of sustainable development Planning decisions should be taken at local and community level

4. What is a Neighbourhood Plan? Local people can decide the future of their community They can influence location of new development Influence type design and mix of new development Ask for more development Grant planning permission for development

5. Neighbourhood Plans Produced by Parish/Town Councils or Neighbourhood Forums Must accommodate National and Local Plan (LDF) policies Can’t block development Policies used to determine planning applications

6. Neighbourhood Plans -The Process Neighbourhood area is agreed with LA Collection of evidence and consultation with local community Draft plan prepared and submitted to LA Independent check by examiner Community referendum LA adopts NP as part of the ‘Local Plan’

7. Community Right to Build Allows local people to propose a specific development and obtain permission for it Requires a constituted community group Must be in accordance with planning policy and have regard to listed buildings and conservation areas Community consultation Independent examination Local referendum

8. Next steps Talk to your Parish Council and Local Authority Gauge interest from the community Ascertain what help and support is available Form a neighbourhood forum or group (if required)

9. Advantages of a Neighbourhood Plan and Community Right to Build Local people decide the future of their area A NP carries legal weight Planning applications and appeals are assessed against the policies Gives more certainty to development that is supported by the local community Speeds up development proposals Increase in community spirit and ownership

10. Contact details Alyson Linnegar Planning Consultancy E-mailalyson@theruralplanner.co.uk Tel01427 752536 Mobile 07707994909 www.theruralplanner.co.uk