Jack Straw Head of Planning Policy Mole Valley District Council ...
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<strong>Jack</strong> <strong>Straw</strong><br />
<strong>Head</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> <strong>Policy</strong><br />
<strong>Mole</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>District</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
Pippbrook<br />
Dorking<br />
RH4 1SJ<br />
28 th May 2012<br />
Dear <strong>Jack</strong><br />
Application for Designation <strong>of</strong> Neighbourhood Forum<br />
Bookham Vanguard Forum wishes to submit for consideration an application for designation <strong>of</strong> a<br />
Neighbourhood Forum.<br />
The Neighbourhood <strong>Planning</strong> (General) Regulations 2012 state that where a relevant body<br />
submits an application for designation <strong>of</strong> a neighbourhood Forum to the local planning<br />
authority it must include:<br />
• the name <strong>of</strong> the proposed neighbourhood forum;<br />
• the name <strong>of</strong> the relevant neighbourhood area to which the application relates and a map<br />
which identifies the area.<br />
• a copy <strong>of</strong> the written constitution <strong>of</strong> the proposed neighbourhood forum;<br />
• the contact details <strong>of</strong> at least one member <strong>of</strong> the proposed neighbourhood forum to<br />
be made public:<br />
• a written statement which explains how the proposed neighbourhood forum meets<br />
the conditions contained in section 61G(5) <strong>of</strong> the 1990 Act.<br />
1. The proposed neighbourhood forum is called Bookham Vanguard.<br />
2. This neighbourhood forum application relates to the Neighbourhood Area <strong>of</strong> Bookham which<br />
is defined by the 2 Electoral Wards <strong>of</strong> Bookham North and Bookham South. A map to which<br />
this application relates is identified in Appendix 1. A contemporaneous application is made<br />
for Designation <strong>of</strong> the Neighbourhood Area.<br />
Rickleden, Maddox Lane, Bookham, Surrey, KT23 3BS<br />
Mob: 07836 646456 email: trevorsokell@ukf.net
3. A copy <strong>of</strong> the written constitution is attached. This was adopted by the members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Forum at a meeting on 12 th May 2012.<br />
4. All contact regarding this application should be addressed to:<br />
Trevor Sokell<br />
Rickleden,<br />
Maddox Lane,<br />
Bookham,<br />
KT23 3BS<br />
Tel: 07836 646456<br />
email: trevorsokell@ukf.net<br />
5. Meeting the conditions <strong>of</strong> Section 61F(5) <strong>of</strong> the TCPA/1990 Act<br />
a. A range <strong>of</strong> local stakeholder groups in Bookham, including members <strong>of</strong> the public have<br />
met and are committed to supporting the initiative. Bookham has a proven track record <strong>of</strong><br />
working together as a community. The initiative provides an opportunity to build on the<br />
existing vision for Bookham which was recently prepared by the community in 2010 as a<br />
result <strong>of</strong> the very successful Bookham Vision community planning project.<br />
b. The organisation is established to facilitate the creation <strong>of</strong> a Neighbourhood<br />
Development Plan (“NDP”) as defined by the Localism Act 2011 (“the Act”), as<br />
amended from time to time. ( see Clause 2 <strong>of</strong> the Constitution)<br />
c. Particular issues which the Plan will need to address include:<br />
• Making provision for new development for Bookham, including planning for<br />
smaller homes, affordable homes and managed housing for the elderly, a<br />
need confirmed by the Bookham Vision village survey, through the identification<br />
<strong>of</strong> suitable sites, following community consultation.<br />
• The aspirations <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Mole</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Housing Association to improve their dwelling<br />
stock, including through redevelopment opportunities.<br />
Rickleden, Maddox Lane, Bookham, Surrey, KT23 3BS<br />
Mob: 07836 646456 email: trevorsokell@ukf.net
• Making provision for appropriate employment needs.<br />
• Responding to the proposals for development which have been put forward by<br />
land owners/developers during the preparation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Council</strong>'s Strategic<br />
Housing Land Availability Assessment and subsequent initial stages <strong>of</strong> the Land<br />
Allocations DPD which included a discussion document in February 2010.<br />
• Maintaining the vitality and viability <strong>of</strong> the village Retail centre.<br />
• Identifying opportunities for the regeneration <strong>of</strong> an area around the Lower<br />
Shott car park to complement the main retail heart <strong>of</strong> the village. This area<br />
comprises land which in the main is owned by the <strong>District</strong> <strong>Council</strong> which has<br />
indicated a wish to explore its redevelopment potential. However, it has said<br />
that no action will be taken until the local community has concluded its NDP appraisal<br />
and has had the opportunity to bring forward suggestions <strong>of</strong> its own for the<br />
use <strong>of</strong> the site.<br />
• Identifying the need for infrastructure and ensuring mechanisms are in place for<br />
its delivery to support additional development. This will include appropriate<br />
educational and health facilities and recreation areas. Data from the County<br />
<strong>Council</strong> already suggests that the rising birth rate will require an increase in<br />
primary school provision in the village, with obvious repercussions for secondary<br />
places in coming years and an ageing population brings its own challenge<br />
• It is envisaged that the NDP would contain land allocation and development<br />
management policies<br />
d. Membership <strong>of</strong> the Forum was publicly advertised using various mechanisms<br />
available in the community over a period commencing June 2011 until January 2012.<br />
Volunteers were invited to come forward including residents <strong>of</strong> the Area, individuals<br />
who work in the Area and individuals who are elected members <strong>of</strong> the district<br />
council whose area falls within the Area. Monthly articles were published in Look<br />
Local. Articles were published in the quarterly publication, the Bookham’s Bulletin,<br />
Rickleden, Maddox Lane, Bookham, Surrey, KT23 3BS<br />
Mob: 07836 646456 email: trevorsokell@ukf.net
produced by the Bookham Community Association, which is delivered to every<br />
household in the Area. Articles were published in the Bookham Resident’s<br />
Association Newsletter, published 3 times a year and delivered to 3,000 households.<br />
Articles were published in local newspapers – the Leatherhead Advertiser and the<br />
Surrey Advertiser. Two stalls were manned at the Village Day fair, advertising the<br />
Forum. On 8 th December 2011, leaflets were handed out in the High Street on the<br />
evening <strong>of</strong> the Late Night Shopping event. On January 14 th 2012 a public meeting was<br />
held in the Old Barn Hall, and 200 people attended. There is a Bookham Vanguard<br />
website at www.bookhamvanguard.co.uk.<br />
e. As a result <strong>of</strong> all this publicity the Forum is composed <strong>of</strong> 59 people from all parts <strong>of</strong><br />
the Area. The detailed make up is set out in the accompanying document entitled<br />
Forum Make-up. It consists <strong>of</strong> 54 residents, 3 individuals who work in the Area, but<br />
do not live there, and 2 elected <strong>Council</strong>ors, one representing Bookham South Ward,<br />
and the other representing Bookham North Ward and also a County <strong>Council</strong>lor.<br />
In summary, we believe that Bookham Vanguard satisfies the requirements <strong>of</strong> the regulations.<br />
We trust the information provided in this application is sufficient to progress the<br />
application for designation <strong>of</strong> a neighbourhood form. Please let us know if further information is<br />
required.<br />
It is understood that the regulations require the local planning authority to publicise this<br />
application for not less than 6 weeks before reaching a decision. If any assistance is required in<br />
facilitating this requirement, the Forum would be happy to assist where practical.<br />
We would appreciate your confirmation <strong>of</strong> receipt <strong>of</strong> this application and, if satisfactory,<br />
the date <strong>of</strong> commencement <strong>of</strong> the 6 week consultation period to publicise the application.<br />
Yours sincerely<br />
Trevor Sokell<br />
Leader, Start-Up Group<br />
Rickleden, Maddox Lane, Bookham, Surrey, KT23 3BS<br />
Mob: 07836 646456 email: trevorsokell@ukf.net
Proposed Neighbourhood Area<br />
Legend<br />
Bookham Boundary<br />
<strong>Mole</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>District</strong> Boundary<br />
Bookham<br />
Guildford Borough<br />
<strong>Mole</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>District</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
Pippbrook<br />
Dorking<br />
Surrey<br />
RH4 1SJ<br />
Telephone: 01306 885001<br />
Website: www.molevalley.gov.uk<br />
Scale: not to scale Date: Feb 2011 User: sissonsh Dept: planning policy<br />
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