Issue 19 - April 2012 (PDF) - Chipping Norton Times

From RSN Online – www.rsnonline.org.uk
Rural communities shape
local development
Neighbourhood planning is a key part of the government's
localism agenda, aiming to give local people a major say in
shaping development in their area.
Using Neighbourhood Development Orders communities will
be able to help determine where development should go and
decide the type and design of developments granted automatic
planning permission. The system formally commences later this
year.
This brings to 233 the number of 'frontrunner' communities
that have been working up plans and testing out
neighbourhood planning. Local to the Cotswolds are Faringdon,
Calne (Wiltshire), Kempsey (Malvern DC), Honeybourne, Cleeve
Prior and Pebworth (all in Wychavon DC).
Communities minister Bob Neill said there had been "enormous
interest" in neighbourhood planning. "The large number of
communities jumping at the chance to trial these new powers
demonstrates the enthusiasm people have for this local
approach to planning. For the first time communities will be in
the driving seat and allowed to shape the way they want their
area to develop instead of having a vision imposed upon them
from above.
"Neighbourhood planning encourages people to plan positively
for their future and is a real opportunity to deliver the homes
and jobs communities need to thrive."
The local councils of successful front runners have been given
£20,000 per project to help their communities with
neighbourhood planning.
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