1. Ashtead Neighbourhood Forum 2nd June
Agenda
Introduction
Apologies
Minutes of Last Meeting
Matters Arising
Messages of Congratulation
Referendum Result
What Next
MVDC Local Plan
Government White Paper
AoB
Review of planning decisions in six months time

2. Ashtead Neighbourhood Forum 2nd June
Referendum Result
Question: Do you want Mole Valley District Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Ashtead to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?
Votes recorded: Yes  4308,  No 393,  92% in favour.
Turnout: 42.6% vs 45% who voted for the SCC elections

3. Ashtead Neighbourhood Forum 2nd June
Referendum Result
MVDC Executive Meeting on 23rd May agreed that our plan should be “made”, i.e. brought into effect for all future applications.
Our Plan
Will be effective until 2026
Subject to changes brought about by the new Local Plan
Subject to changes in government policy

4. Ashtead Neighbourhood Forum 2nd June
MVDC Local Plan Revision
Spatial Strategy Options and evidence to be published this summer
Papers to be reviewed by Executive Committee on 27th June
Consultation on strategy planned for July
This will be followed by a call for proposed sites
Revised Local Plan planned for mid-2018
Will need to review our plan against this

5. Ashtead Neighbourhood Forum 2nd June
Government White Paper
Consultation published Feb 2017 thro’ April
Broadening the definition of affordable housing to expand the range of low cost housing opportunities.
Increasing the density of development around commuter hubs to make more efficient use of land in suitable locations.
Supporting sustainable new settlements, development on brownfield land and small sites and delivery of housing agreed in Local Plans.
Supporting delivery of starter homes.

6. Ashtead Neighbourhood Forum 2nd June
Government White Paper
Some Probable Outcomes
Pressure on councils to create and maintain a Local Plan
Additional powers to enforce prompt development
Encourage higher density development near transport hubs
Encourage the creation of new settlements
Expect councils to require at least 10% of affordable homes on any development of over 10 dwellings

7. Ashtead Neighbourhood Forum 2nd June
Further Meetings
Do we want to carry on?
If so, possible subjects could include
Review and respond to significant steps in Local Plan, e.g. Spatial Strategy
mid-July
Review of planning decisions post-referendum
Early in 2018