The power of neighbourhood planning Tony Burton Free range Neighbourhood planner Founder, Civic Voice ex Design Council, National Trust, CPRE Author neighbourhood planning guides Keeping it simple and Writing planning policies

What is Localism? From this…

How does it feel? And this…

What is Localism? To this… Trust the people

Localism Communities in control Power Shift Rights

The Localism Act introduces a series of new rights as part of the “power shift” from central Government to local communities: Right to challenge Right to bid Right to build Right to plan Community rights

Who? – Neighbourhood forum (with business) Where? – Community proposes boundary What? – Neighbourhood-led place making. Planning policies and site allocations – must fit with NPPF, London Plan and strategic elements of borough plan. Pro- growth Why? – Has real legal power and secures influence over resources generated by development (CIL) Neighbourhood Plan

Develop shared vision – what you like, dislike, want to change and want to attract Establish common vision and data Choose location of new homes, offices, shops, cultural facilities and other development Identify and protect important green space, views, historic buildings and features Establish urban and architectural design expectations for new development Neighbourhood Plan

If it needs a planning application then it can be influenced by a neighbourhood plan Neighbourhood Plan

Where should it be? Neighbourhood Plan

Crofton Park & Honor Oak Park Grove Park

Corbett Estate

Crystal Palace

1,500+ communities 64% local authorities 67 referendums 100% yes Average yes vote 88% Average turnout 35% - beats local elections

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE AND WHAT DOES IT COST?

Scope and scale FocusedCovers everything More deliverableAddresses bigger issues AffordableInvolves more people More DIY Simplistic Complex Narrow in scope More expensive Excludes some interests Needs more support Less deliverable Selective Comprehensive

Getting started Clarify why plan is needed Neighbourhood area Propose Neighbourhood Area Themes, aims and vision Identify key themes Community engagement & involvement Publicity Neighbourhood Forum Building evidence base Review existing Add new Writing the plan Consultation on plan Submission Independent examination Referendum Plan adopted

Have the neighbourhood area recognised Have the neighbourhood forum recognised Engage with local people and businesses to establish priorities (and identify volunteers) Build your evidence base Draft your plan – vision, objectives, policies, proposals, sites, projects Prioritise – and avoid your plan becoming AOB Run a campaign – to win a referendum What do we have to do?

New support programme including grants up to £8k+ Local authority duty to support – not financial Local business and other local sources of funding National sources of funding – e.g. Awards for All Online – Linked in group; #neighbourhoodplanning Support

Questions?

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