Neighbourhood Plans – Enham Alamein Parish Council
Enham Alamein Parish Council is considering the development and creation of a Neighbourhood Plan and is seeking comments from the community as to the priorities to consider.
Neighbourhood planning gives communities direct power to develop a shared vision for their neighbourhood and shape the development and growth of their local area. They are able to choose where they want new homes, shops and offices to be built, have their say on what those new buildings should look like and what infrastructure should be provided, and grant planning permission for the new buildings they want to see go ahead. Neighbourhood planning provides a powerful set of tools for local people to plan for the types of development to meet their community’s needs and where the ambition of the neighbourhood is aligned with the strategic needs and priorities of the wider local area.
Neighbourhood Plans can be prepared to address a myriad of topics or simply one specific issue which has been identified by residents. These community made plans become part of the development plan for the Borough and the policies contained within them are then used in the determination of planning applications within their designated area. The policies in a made Neighbourhood Plan shape how development might be delivered and what it will look like and even designate land for affordable housing, community uses or identify green spaces important to the community for preservation.
Neighbourhood Development Orders and Community Right to Build Orders allow communities to grant planning permission either in full or in outline for the types of development they want to see in their areas. Village Design Statements describe the distinctive characteristics of their area and outline design guidance for further development.
Parish Plans are document prepared by a community, which describes how the community sees itself developing over the next few years, these cover the whole spectrum of social, economic and environmental issues.
Enham Alamein Parish Council is consulting with its community for your views and this is very important to help shape the development of the plan. In order for the local community to understand what a Neighbourhood Plan is, Test Valley Borough Council and the Test Valley Association of Town and Parish Councils have jointly developed this toolkit as a guide to the different types of community plan available, along with practical tools and guidance to help take forward these initiatives. It is a living document and updates will be made, with additional information included when appropriate.
Please see the document below, for your information covering the points in some detail and to provide you with more information and guidance:
You can also visit Test Valley Borough Council’s Website that provides further information on Neighbourhood Planning. The link is here
Your views and comments are warmly welcome and please email these to clerk@enham-pc.gov.uk