October update

The[nbsp]role[nbsp]of[nbsp]the[nbsp]Neighbourhood[nbsp]Plan

Shipston’s Neighbourhood Plan[nbsp] is a community-led plan involving significant evidence gathering, consideration of the needs of the community, SDC’s Core Strategy requirements, and public consultation.[nbsp] Good progress has been made and there are plans for more public consultation in the near future.

The Neighbourhood Plan supports the delivery of the district council’s Core Strategy and covers the same time frame, but enables community input to ensure planning decisions reflect local needs.

The Plan can cover developments for economic or commercial use, infrastructure and services use, green or public spaces and public realm, as well as housing.

If and when adopted our Neighbourhood Plan would become part of SDC’s overarching District Development Plan, supporting the delivery of the Core Strategy. This means it carries weight in planning policy for Shipston.

Shipston Neighbourhood Plan team is drawing together evidence, needs and ideas and talking to key stakeholders across its 4 main topic areas – infrastructure, housing, economy and environment[nbsp] – to form proposals and suggestions that will be put to the wider community for comment and input later this year.

These proposals will then be refined, amended and further developed before a final Neighbourhood Plan can be produced. Prior to adoption, the plan will be examined by Stratford District Council and a public referendum will be held.

Please look out for public events, questionnaires, the Neighbourhood Plan team making contact through existing groups or organisations. We want you to make the most of any opportunities to get involved and have your say as the Neighbourhood Plan enters the most important stages of input on the emerging proposals.[nbsp]

For[nbsp]more[nbsp]information[nbsp]contact:

Erry[nbsp]Lilley

Neighbourhood Plan Project Coordinator

07775 765572

np@shipstononline.org