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NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN – April Update
Dear Residents,
We now have the final Referendum version of the Limpsfield Neighbourhood Plan and the accompanying information from the District Council about the referendum. Please see the "Evidence file - key documents" section on the this website (see top right tab on this page)
In his report the Examiner said
“I must congratulate Limpsfield Parish Council for preparing what is a locally distinct neighbourhood plan, which seeks to deliver on the expressed priorities of the residents of Limpsfield. The plan will provide a sound basis for dealing with planning applications in the parish in the next few years.”
There will be a presentation on the Neighbourhood Plan and an opportunity to ask questions at the Annual Parish meeting to be held on Wednesday 22 May, at St Peter's Hall at 8 pm. (Note date change)
We remain on track to hold the referendum on Thursday 2nd May, (the same day as the local elections) when all the residents of Limpsfield Parish will be asked to approve the final Limpsfield Neighbourhood Plan document.
Reference copies of the Limpsfield Neighbourhood Plan are available at Oxted Library and the TDC building in Oxted. Or alternatively you can contact me Mark Wilson on 01883 717247 or email me on maw1002003@yahoo.com for a copy to loan.
Kind regards
Councillor Mark Wilson, Chair of the Limpsfield Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group and Chair of Limpsfield Parish Council
The Limpsfield Neighbourhood Plan is your opportunity to have a say on how Limpsfield should change over the next 20 years. One of the first things which the Limpsfiled Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group commissioned was a Heritage and Character study of the Parish set out in 3 parts below:
Part 1 AECOM Heritage and Character study
Neighbourhood planning was introduced in 2011 through the Localism Act.
Neighbourhood planning allows local residents and businesses to have their own planning policies in a neighbourhood plan that reflects their priorities, delivers tangible local benefits and has real weight in planning decisions.
A neighbourhood plan is an important document with real legal force, therefore there are certain formal procedures that it must go through.
The Limpsfield Neighbourhood Plan, will take into account the local character and attributes of Limpsfield.
Following public consultation, a referendum of all Limpsfield residents and a review by an independent Government Inspector, the Limpsfield Neighbourhood Plan will become a legally binding document.
This has to be taken into account by Tandridge District Council and Government Planning Inspectors when approving future changes or development in Limpsfield.
The Limpsfield Neighbourhood Plan will influence local planning as to the character, concentration and location of any new houses, the protection of green spaces and Green Belt.
It will also ensure that the local need for changes in infrastructure and certain public services are properly and formally communicated.
Limpsfield Parish Council is responsible for the Neighbourhood Plan process. The parish council has set up a Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group and four Topic Groups that consists of parish councillors and members of the community.
The Topic Groups will cover:
There will be a public consultation process during the Neighbourhood Plan preparation and every Limpsfield resident will have the opportunity to vote on the plan before it can be adopted.
If you are interested in learning more about the Neighbourhood Plan process please visit:
mycommunity.org.uk Neighbourhood Planning or contact our parish clerk Geoff Dessent by email at clerk@limpsfield.org or telephone 01883 722400 or 07557733791
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