Neighbourhood Plan Update Annual Parish Meeting, 17th April 2018

Background

Context: Plans, Plans, Plans The Rushcliffe ‘Local Plan’ addresses the government’s National Planning Policy Framework requirement to plan the future development of the area - housing, employment, shops, etc. Neighbourhood Plans are an extension of the Local Plan, written by the community. They give the community a statutory influence over planning decisions in their neighbourhood area. The Village Plan is a separate community-led effort to improve all aspects of village life. It has no statutory weight, but is being used to inform the Neighbourhood Plan. See www.ruddingtonnp.org.uk/about for more info

Neighbourhood Plans: The Benefits Contains policies that give the community a statutory say in planning decisions made by the Local Planning Authority (RBC) Policies are decided by the community Policies are much more detailed and neighbourhood-specific than the Local Plan Can influence the types of development in the neighbourhood Can influence changes to infrastructure - highways, footways, etc. Can protect green spaces Once adopted, 25% of CIL is awarded to Parish Council for community infrastructure. 15% (capped at £100 per new house) without a Neighbourhood Plan. Better than S106, which is controlled by RBC.

What Neighbourhood Plans Cannot Do Cannot block developments that are mandated in the Local Plan Cannot influence development of Green Belt land Cannot contain policies that contradict the Local Plan

Neighbourhood Plans in Rushcliffe Bingham - early stages Colston Bassett - early stages East Leake - done Gotham - about to submit to LPA Hickling - early stages Keyworth - final stages Radcliffe on Trent - done Tollerton - early stages Upper Broughton - early stages

The Neighbourhood Plan Process Neighbourhood Plans must be prepared following a strict process, and typically takes 18-24 months. Define Neighbourhood Area Establish Project Team Consult the community to ascertain its vision and objectives Gather evidence (ONS, RBC, surveys and assessments, Village Plan etc.) Draft policies, consult again Draft plan, consult again Finalise plan, submit to Local Planning Authority Formal 6-week stakeholder consultation by LPA Independent examination by LPA-appointed planning examiner, referendum - organised and paid for by RBC The Neighbourhood Plan Process

Policies Statutory policies must be about land use Statutory policies must be based on evidence Statutory policies must satisfy some basic conditions: They must conform to national policy and guidance They must be in general conformity with the Local Plan They must achieve sustainable development They must satisfy EU obligations “Aspirations” that are not about land use can be included. They have no statutory weight, but can be taken into consideration by planners

Possible Policy Subjects Housing and Development Highways and Transport Business and Enterprise The Village Centre Infrastructure and Utilities Community Services Environment Heritage and Tourism Leisure and Recreation

Costs and Funding There is a cost in preparing a Neighbourhood Plan, dictated by the number and complexity of policies, and the depth of community consultation. Ruddington Parish Council has approved a budget of £20,000 for 2018/2019. The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has recently made £23m available to fund Neighbourhood Plan projects. Individual projects may apply for a £9000 grant, administered by Locality and Groundwork UK. We will be applying for the full £9,000 in the near future.

Ruddington Neighbourhood Plan Project

Project Team Formed November 2017 as a Sub-Committee of the Parish Council Consists of three Parish Councillors and ten volunteers from the community, with a wealth of skills and experience (environment, planning, law, marketing, statistical analysis, IT, etc.) Project Manager - Paul Reedman Secretary - Mark Pinks Two focus groups: Consultancy Focus Group Marketing & Engagement Focus Group RBC have also appointed a Planning Policy Officer to the project - John King

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Consultancy Support Due to the complex nature of Neighbourhood Plans and their statutory policy requirements, the Ruddington Neighbourhood Plan Project Team resolved to appoint a town planning consultancy to assist in the delivery of the project. Four agencies were invited to quote for the work, and three responded with full tenders. Urban Imprint were selected, being the stand- out tender and coming highly recommended by the Keyworth and Radcliffe Neighbourhood Plan projects. A kick-off meeting was held with Urban Imprint on 26th March 2018, followed by a walk around the village.

Paul and Jenny with the Urban Imprint team, 26th March 2018

What’s Next? June Community consultation 1 - questionnaires, Survey Monkey. Consultation events at St Peter’s Rooms on 5th and 9th June 2018. Presentations, workshops. August Draft policies September Community consultation 2 November Draft plan Feb 2019 Community consultation 3 April 2019 Finalise plan, submit to LPA Summer ‘19 Formal 6-week consultation by LPA Independent examination Referendum - 50%+1

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Contact Website: www.ruddingtonnp.org.uk Email: info@ruddingtonnp.org.uk Facebook: ‘Ruddington Neighbourhood Plan’ Twitter: @RuddingtonNP Via the Parish Council office At our consultation events in St Peter’s Rooms on Tuesday 5th and Saturday 9th June 2018.

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