Sponsored by Middleton Cheney Parish Council In partnership with South Northants District Council Middleton Cheney Neighbourhood Plan Overview 15 th September 2012 Nick Poole – Chair “We are keen to embrace the growth of our community through sensible and appropriate development, and this is our chance to really influence the development of the village”

Sponsored by Middleton Cheney Parish Council In partnership with South Northants District Council Localism Act - new rights and powers for communities and individuals to enable them to get more involved in planning for their areas. Neighbourhood Planning allows us to say where we think new houses, businesses and shops should go – and what they should look like. The Neighbourhood Plan: 1.Will be submitted by the Parish Council to South Northants DC 2.Must pass an Examination stage – An Independent Examiner assesses legal compliance issues 3.Must be subjected to a Referendum in the Village 4.Will become a statutory (legal) planning instrument. What is a Neighbourhood Plan?

Sponsored by Middleton Cheney Parish Council In partnership with South Northants District Council Development Pressure Middleton Cheney is classed as a ‘Sustainable’ Village… SNC has just agreed a Local Plan under which Middleton Cheney must accept at least 153 new houses ….right now there may be potentially over 224 new houses granted approval in one year Highlights the importance of the Neighbourhood Plan

Sponsored by Middleton Cheney Parish Council In partnership with South Northants District Council The purpose of Neighbourhood Plans is about building neighbourhoods (and not stopping growth). …..Sensible and appropriate development! The Neighbourhood Plan will provide an opportunity for our community to identify and act upon issues to improve the environment in which we live. So, it is primarily a PLANNING document but ALSO……. Our chance to shape our Future

Sponsored by Middleton Cheney Parish Council In partnership with South Northants District Council Neighbourhood Plan should include everything that is relevant to the people who live and work in the community; from employment and playgrounds to the protection of hedgerows and ponds, as well as many social, leisure, environmental, transport and economic issues. About our Community

Sponsored by Middleton Cheney Parish Council In partnership with South Northants District Council Putting Middleton Cheney on the map

Sponsored by Middleton Cheney Parish Council In partnership with South Northants District Council Initiated and agreed by The Parish Council The Middleton Cheney Neighbourhood Plan Group (MCNP) formed, Parish Councillors and Volunteers £20,000 grant funding - Neighbourhood Plan Front Runners Scheme. Application to create a Neighbourhood Area. What has happened so far?

Sponsored by Middleton Cheney Parish Council In partnership with South Northants District Council September 2011: Neighbourhood Planning Group Established Roles established for Chairman/Project Co-ordinator Groups established for: Housing/Development/Industry/Commerce Youth/Elderly/Health/Schools Transport/Roads/Policing/Environment Leisure/Recreation/Church/Social November 2011: Application for Front Runner status Major Milestones

Sponsored by Middleton Cheney Parish Council In partnership with South Northants District Council Interim lull due to pre-occupation with immediate Development issues in the Village March 2012: £20,000 grant funding from CLG May 2012: Re-established MCNP and appointed new Chairman, Treasurer and Marketing Officer May/ June 2012: Prepared a formal application to establish a Neighbourhood Area July 2012: Public Notices on display Major Milestones

Sponsored by Middleton Cheney Parish Council In partnership with South Northants District Council Meeting with SNC (Andy D’Arcy) in May MCNP Meetings held fortnightly at present ‘Getting on Track’ Workshop arranged with CPRE – 6 attended in June Neighbourhood Camp attended in June Front Runners forum at SNC attended in June Neighbourhood Plan Summit attended in July Lots of meetings, workshops, and camps!

Sponsored by Middleton Cheney Parish Council In partnership with South Northants District Council Making a start: Web Site

Sponsored by Middleton Cheney Parish Council In partnership with South Northants District Council Making a start: SWOT

Sponsored by Middleton Cheney Parish Council In partnership with South Northants District Council Making a start: Financial budgets

Sponsored by Middleton Cheney Parish Council In partnership with South Northants District Council Minutes taken and published for all meetings Rolling Check list of actions established, regularly updated Chronological schedule of all significant events, meetings and communications Central Making a start: Keeping track

Sponsored by Middleton Cheney Parish Council In partnership with South Northants District Council The Neighbourhood Plan must be strongly evidence-based, which means that it must demonstrate that it reflects what people want and that it passes other important tests. Key stages in the plan are as follows: Project Development Surveys & Consultation Residents Landowners Businesses Other groups Neighbourhood Plan drafting More consultation! Independent Examination Referendum Timescale: 18 months to 2 years? Engage with the Village

Sponsored by Middleton Cheney Parish Council In partnership with South Northants District Council Come to MCNP meetings: ** next Meeting is Tuesday 2 nd October at 7.30pm ** Website Sign up for newsletters and s so that you are kept informed Become a MCNP Street Champion – and help others to participate Contact the Parish Office on: or We want to hear from you! How can I get involved?